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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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Jun 2, 2016

The international community must do more to protect and assist refugees.

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Jun 2, 2016

American workers and retirees deserve to receive retirement advice that is in their best interest.

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Jun 2, 2016

We forget sometimes, we take for granted the incredible progress that we've made.

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Jun 1, 2016

We're stronger when our gay and lesbian cadets and troops can serve their country—a country they love—without hiding who they love.

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Jun 1, 2016

As Americans, we have to keep leading and working with others to build the security and prosperity and justice we want in the world.

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Jun 1, 2016

I think this does go to something that the President was talking about in the town hall, which is that despite the longer-than-expected Democratic primary... there has been remarkable unanimity of opinion around a core set of values.

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Jun 1, 2016

War, no matter how noble our intentions may be, promises agony and tragedy.

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Jun 1, 2016

Take care of each other. Take care of those under your command.

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Jun 1, 2016

Look, what the State Department has done is clarified exactly what procedures should be followed.

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Jun 1, 2016

Today's actions show that countries can work together to accelerate the transition to the clean energy economy of tomorrow.

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Jun 1, 2016

We are blessed to be living in the most peaceful, most prosperous era in human history.

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Jun 1, 2016

Through the President's signature Early Head Start-Child Care Partnerships, we have expanded access to high quality early learning opportunities to more than 30,000 additional infants and toddlers.

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Jun 1, 2016

Research with young DLLs clearly reflects that children's bilingual skill development promotes overall language development and should be encouraged.

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Jun 1, 2016

The United States of America remains the most powerful nation on Earth and a force for good.

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Jun 1, 2016

We do believe it would provide Puerto Rico the relief that's necessary to address their many problems.

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Jun 1, 2016

The essence of a grand bargain is that Republicans would get something that they want and Democrats would get something that we want.

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Jun 1, 2016

We need to look creatively for ways to ensure that people can have access to a secure and dignified retirement.

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Jun 1, 2016

We launched Mission Innovation, a new effort to double public investment in clean energy research and development over five years.

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Jun 1, 2016

The United States shouldn't bear the entire burden of global security by itself.

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Jun 1, 2016

The administration continues to have significant concerns about other aspects of Iran's behavior that do not involve their nuclear weapons program.

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