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 20, 2009

All that's required on your part is a willingness to make a difference.

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Apr 20, 2009

Service can be a solution to some of the tough problems that are facing our nation.

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Apr 20, 2009

I have no greater honor or greater responsibility than serving as your Commander in Chief.

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Apr 20, 2009

This is just the beginning; that there are a number of exciting expansions and new commitments that exist in the legislation.

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Apr 20, 2009

I call upon all Americans to join ongoing volunteer service efforts, and to create new ones.

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Apr 20, 2009

This is a response in Washington to something that's taking place throughout the country.

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Apr 20, 2009

Maria is genuinely passionate about the role of national and community service as a vehicle for engaging and mobilizing citizens in social change, and will bring new, creative thinking to the growth and mission of the Corporation.

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Apr 20, 2009

It's a strong commitment of support for the civic infrastructure that makes our cities and counties in America generally strong places.

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Apr 20, 2009

This school is a true success story, a place where for 4 of the last 5 years, every graduate from the SEED School was admitted to college, every graduate.

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Apr 20, 2009

I hereby certify to the Congress that the export of one continuous mixer to be used to manufacture conductive polymer compounds to be further processed to make circuit protection devices, one jet mill to be used for particle size reduction…

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Apr 20, 2009

I promise you this: From the minute you put on that uniform to the minute you take it off, and for all the days of your life, this country will stand behind you and will be there for you.

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Apr 19, 2009

We are willing to uphold our values and our ideals even when it's hard, not just when it's easy; even when we are afraid and under threat, not just when it's expedient to do so. That's what makes us different.

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Apr 19, 2009

Sometimes it's hard to acknowledge sacrifices made by the people whose work or even identity must remain secret.

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Apr 19, 2009

That was the right thing to do, and the necessary thing to do.

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Apr 19, 2009

S. 386 would provide needed resources to strained law enforcement agencies and prosecutors.

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Apr 19, 2009

The fact that we are willing to acknowledge them and then move forward, that is precisely why I am proud to be President of the United States.

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Apr 19, 2009

And so what we're going to do is line by line, page by page, $100 million there, $100 million here, pretty soon, even in Washington, it adds up to real money.

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Apr 19, 2009

Thank you for all the work that you do to protect the American people and the freedom that we all cherish.

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Apr 19, 2009

The key to good intelligence is not simply technology; it's the quality of the men and women who have signed up to serve.

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Apr 19, 2009

He is uniquely qualified to lead my Administration's regulatory reform agenda at this crucial stage in our history.

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Apr 19, 2009

I will be as vigorous in protecting you as you are vigorous in protecting the American people.

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Apr 19, 2009

As one of America's leading constitutional scholars, Cass Sunstein has distinguished himself in a range of fields.

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