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.
Dec 6, 2008
The servicemen and women who embody what's best about America should get the best care we have to offer, and that is what we will provide when I am President.
Dec 6, 2008
He will bring that same sense of duty and commitment to ensuring that we treat our veterans with the care and dignity they deserve.
Dec 6, 2008
We don't have to do our troops and our veterans a favor, we have a sacred trust to repay one.
Dec 6, 2008
We owe it to all our veterans to honor them as we honored our Greatest Generation – not just with words, but with deeds.
Dec 6, 2008
He has always stood on principle -- because he has always stood with our troops.
Dec 6, 2008
He understands the changing needs of our troops and their families and shares my commitment to modernizing the VA to meet the challenges of our time.
Dec 5, 2008
It is unacceptable that the United States ranks 15th in the world in broadband adoption.
Dec 5, 2008
Because to help our children compete in a 21st century economy, we need to send them to 21st century schools.
Dec 5, 2008
Every child should have the chance to get online, and they'll get that chance when I'm President.
Dec 4, 2008
There are no quick or easy fixes to this crisis, which has been many years in the making, and it's likely to get worse before it gets better.
Dec 4, 2008
There are no quick or easy fixes to this crisis which has been many years in the making and it's likely to get worse before it gets better. Now is not the time to respond -- now is the time to respond with urgent resolve to put people back…
Dec 4, 2008
Jared Bernstein is an acclaimed economist, and a proven, passionate advocate for raising the incomes of middle class families.
Dec 4, 2008
It's an honor to have him on my team and I look forward to his advice and counsel.
Dec 2, 2008
I don't think the country can let the auto industry go down the tubes. We need to do something.
Dec 2, 2008
It appears, based on reports that we've seen, that this time now the executives from these automakers are putting forward a more serious set of plans.
Dec 2, 2008
It appears based on reports that we've seen that this time out the executives from these auto makers are putting forward a more serious set of plans.
Dec 2, 2008
We're seeing some areas where we can be doing better in making sure that this money is not going to CEO compensation that it's protecting taxpayers and that the taxpayers are going to get their money back.
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