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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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Oct 23, 2008

John McCain is now attacking the Bush budget and fiscal policies.

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Oct 23, 2008

It's time for us to get up, together, and bring the change we need.

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Oct 23, 2008

We need to make an investment in rebuilding America's infrastructure.

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Oct 23, 2008

Every state has sent its sons and daughters to serve and die for this country.

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Oct 22, 2008

But I say, let's end tax breaks for companies that ship jobs overseas. Give them to companies that are investing right here in Indiana.

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Oct 22, 2008

But I say let's end tax cuts for companies that ship jobs overseas and give them to companies that are investing right here in Indiana.

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Oct 22, 2008

The DOW plummeted again yesterday, threatening job security and retirement security and economic security for millions of ordinary Americans. Indiana lost 4,500 manufacturing jobs in September alone.

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Oct 22, 2008

One of the things we know is that change never comes without a fight.

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Oct 22, 2008

I don't think there's any equivalence between what we've been doing and what John McCain's been doing.

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Oct 22, 2008

I can. And I think that's the tone that we've set from the beginning of this campaign.

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Oct 22, 2008

I think most people understand - that if you're not - caring for your family - then - you're probably not - the kind of person who's gonna be caring for other people.

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Oct 22, 2008

My grandmother's the last one left. She has really been the rock of the family, the foundation of the family.

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Oct 22, 2008

I wouldn't have gotten into this race if I didn't think I was gonna win.

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Oct 21, 2008

We are not going to defeat terrorist networks that operate in 80 countries through an occupation of Iraq. We are not going to deny the nuclear operations of Iran by refusing to pursue direct diplomacy, alongside our allies.

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Oct 21, 2008

But let's be clear about who John McCain's fighting for. He's not fighting for Joe the plumber. He's fighting for Joe the hedge fund manager.

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Oct 21, 2008

Let me tell you that Michelle may be a better dancer than me, but I'm convinced I'm a better dancer than John McCain.

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Oct 21, 2008

My No. 1 priority would be to create an alternative energy economy, a green economy.

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Oct 21, 2008

We're not going to defeat terrorist networks that operates in 80 countries through an occupation of Iraq. We're not going to deny the nuclear ambitions of Iran by refusing to pursue direct diplomacy alongside our allies. We're not going…

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