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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.
John McCain, who says he's a maverick, he's been resorting to the same old politics. He hired all these folks who used to work for Karl Rove, and there's nothing new about what he's doing, because we've saw it four years ago, eight years…
I suppose, if you have got seven, maybe eight, houses, the economy looks fundamentally sound to you.
But, if you're like me and you have got one house, or you are like the millions of people who are struggling right now to keep up with their mortgage, so they don't lose their home, you might have a different perspective.
I want somebody who is independent, somebody who could push against my preconceived notions and challenge me so we have got a robust debate in the White House.
I suppose if you got seven, maybe eight houses, the economy looks fundamentally sound to you.
Look, your wages are flat, your debt has gone through the roof. I've got a program that's going to help you begin to raise your wages again, get back to work and put your family budgets back together.
The two campaigns have accepted sponsorship of the debates by the Commission on Presidential Debates.
Stephanie was an extraordinary American and an outstanding public servant.
She was also determined to bring opportunity to all those who had been overlooked and left behind.
I know her legacy will live on in all those who walk the trails she blazed and walk through the doors she opened.
He wants to continue the same economic policies that George Bush has been doing for the last eight years. So my job in this election is to say I honor his service, but I don't honor his policies.
I have never suggested and never will that Senator McCain picks his positions on national security based on politics or personal ambition. I've not suggested it because I believe that he genuinely wants to serve America's national…
John McCain doesn't know what he's up against right now. I don't intend to lose this election.
John McCain and the Republicans, they don't have any new ideas. That's why they're spending all their time talking about me.
Now you can't do what George Bush did and say, I looked into Vladimir Putin's soul. You don't look into somebody's soul to make your foreign policy. You look at your national interests. And what's right for American security.
Our families deserve health care reform that lowers costs and covers all Americans.
We must also recognize that we cannot succeed in Afghanistan or secure America as long as there is a terrorist safe-haven in northwest Pakistan.
I have never suggested that Senator McCain picks his positions on national security based on politics or personal ambition.
The next Commander-in-Chief is going to have to exercise the best possible judgment in getting us through these difficult times.
I have called for more resources and more troops to finish the fight in Afghanistan.
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