Political Quotes

Barack Obama

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Barack Obama served as the 44th President of the United States from January 20, 2009, to January 20, 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously represented Illinois in the U.S. Senate from 2005 to 2008 and served in the Illinois State Senate from 1997 to 2004. Obama is known for his signature policies including the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, and his efforts in economic recovery following the 2008 financial crisis. His presidency was marked by significant legislative achievements and a focus on healthcare reform, climate change, and foreign policy initiatives such as the Iran nuclear deal.

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Apr 22, 2009

The Holocaust was driven by many of the same forces that have fueled atrocities throughout history.

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Apr 22, 2009

Those numbers can be our future; our fellow citizens of the world showing us how to make the journey from oppression to survival, from witness to resistance, and, ultimately, to reconciliation.

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Apr 22, 2009

How do we ensure that 'never again' isn't an empty slogan or merely an aspiration, but also a call to action?

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Apr 22, 2009

It is the hope, too, of those who not only survived, but chose to live, teaching us the meaning of courage and resilience and dignity.

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Apr 22, 2009

We believe that it's important to require firms to make all their contract terms easily accessible online.

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Apr 22, 2009

We are also here to pay tribute to the human impulse to save.

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Apr 22, 2009

Today, and every day, we have an opportunity, as well as an obligation, to confront these scourges.

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Apr 22, 2009

Congratulations to all of you for a national championship that I know you are extremely proud of.

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Apr 22, 2009

They remind us that no one is born a savior or a murderer; these are choices we each have the power to make.

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Apr 22, 2009

I think credit cards are an important convenience for a lot of people.

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Apr 22, 2009

The days of any time, any reason rate hikes and late fee traps have to end.

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Apr 22, 2009

It is the grimmest of ironies that one of the most savage, barbaric acts of evil in history began in one of the most modernized societies of its time.

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Apr 21, 2009

Unless we all stand and deliver by enacting a strong, mandatory, nationwide climate and energy plan, the effort to negotiate a new international agreement will come up short.

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Apr 21, 2009

Unless we stand and deliver by enacting strong, mandatory, nationwide climate and energy legislation, the effort to negotiate a new international agreement will come up short.

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Apr 21, 2009

U.S. climate policy would be more of an opportunity for, rather than a hindrance to, the U.S economy.

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Apr 21, 2009

The United States thus has an interest, as well as a responsibility, in leading on this issue.

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