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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 20, 2008

That's why I'm running for President - to give them that chance and rebuild our economy.

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Oct 19, 2008

Collective bargaining agreements also provide an excellent structure to address issues such as a fair promotion system, the scheduling of overtime, shift rotation, health and safety improvements, parking, child care and public…

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Oct 19, 2008

You know, you really have to work hard to violate Governor Palin's standards on negative campaigning.

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Oct 19, 2008

We're seeing it again. Ugly phone calls, misleading ads, misleading TV ads, careless outrageous comments, all aimed at keeping us from working together, all aimed at stopping change.

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Oct 19, 2008

It's getting so bad that Senator McCain's running mate denounced his tactics last night.

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Oct 19, 2008

We want everybody to go to the polls now, go early. We're going to make sure your vote is counted.

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Oct 19, 2008

Hillary shattered barriers. She inspired millions. Because of what she accomplished, my daughters, Malia and Sasha, all our daughters, are dreaming a little bit bigger.

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Oct 19, 2008

Ugly phone calls, misleading mail, misleading TV ads, careless outrageous comments, all aimed at keeping us from working together, all aimed at stopping change.

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Oct 19, 2008

We were thrilled yesterday when a great American statesman, General Colin Powell, joined our cause.

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Oct 19, 2008

The question isn't going to be, are you better off than you were four years ago, the question is are you better off than you were four weeks ago.

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Oct 19, 2008

It's getting so bad that Senators McCain's running mate denounced his tactics last night. You have to work really hard to violate Governor Palin's standards on negative campaigning. That's a hard thing to do.

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Oct 19, 2008

We want everybody to go to the polls now and go early and we're going to make sure your vote is counted.

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Oct 19, 2008

Hillary shattered barriers and she inspired millions. Because of what she accomplished, my daughters Malia and Sasha, all our daughters are dreaming a little bit bigger.

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Oct 19, 2008

If I am President, I will make sure those insurance companies can never do that again.

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Oct 19, 2008

I believe that we can steer ourselves out of this crisis because I believe in this country.

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Oct 19, 2008

We have to help the hardworking families who are living in those homes with shrinking paychecks and rising costs.

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Oct 19, 2008

It is time to build an American infrastructure for the 21st century.

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Oct 19, 2008

We cannot afford to divide this country by class or region; by who we are or what policies we support.

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Oct 18, 2008

This debate – and this election – comes down to what we value.

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Oct 18, 2008

This is a moment where we all need to come together as one nation.

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Oct 18, 2008

I believe that we can steer ourselves out of this crisis because I believe in this country.

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Oct 18, 2008

It is time to turn the page on eight years of economic policies that put Wall Street before Main Street.

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Oct 18, 2008

John McCain thinks that giving these Americans a break is socialism.

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