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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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Jul 19, 2008

Well, I think that we would like to see the Pakistani government take out those training camps.

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Jul 19, 2008

I want to execute as president is giving the world a clear message that America intends to continue to show leadership.

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Jul 19, 2008

I think the situation is getting urgent enough that we've got to start doing something now.

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Jul 19, 2008

I think that the U.S. government provides an awful lot of aid to Pakistan.

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Jul 17, 2008

There is not a liberal America and a conservative America. There is the United States of America.

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Jul 17, 2008

The question for John McCain isn't whether Phil Gramm will continue as chairman of his campaign, but whether he will continue to keep the economic plan that Gramm authored and that represents a continuation of the policies that have failed…

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Jul 17, 2008

I think people can say that my election symbolizes some progress, at least within the small confines of the legal community.

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Jul 16, 2008

People are ashamed. They love this country, and they want their cherished values and ideals restored.

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Jul 15, 2008

I could not disagree more. Our troops and our NATO allies are performing heroically in Afghanistan, but I have argued for years that we lack the resources to finish the job because of our commitment to Iraq.

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Jul 15, 2008

Senator McCain said just months ago that Afghanistan is not in trouble because of our diversion to Iraq. I could not disagree more. Our troops and our NATO allies are performing heroically in Afghanistan, but I have argued for years that…

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Jul 15, 2008

It's time to send a clear message to the world: America seeks a world with no nuclear weapons.

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Jul 15, 2008

As president, he'll rebuild our alliances to take out terrorist networks.

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Jul 15, 2008

Today, we confront the possibility of terrorists bent on our destruction possessing a nuclear weapon or bomb-making materials.

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Jul 15, 2008

We must never let down our guard, nor suffer another failure of imagination.

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Jul 14, 2008

That is an achievable goal if we pursue a comprehensive plan to press the Iraqis to stand up.

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Jul 14, 2008

I will send at least two additional combat brigades to Afghanistan, and use this commitment to seek greater contributions – with fewer restrictions – from NATO allies.

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Jul 14, 2008

We cannot tolerate nuclear weapons in the hands of nations that support terror.

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Jul 14, 2008

I opposed going to war in Iraq; Senator McCain was one of Washington's biggest supporters for war.

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Jul 14, 2008

It should have been apparent to President Bush and Senator McCain, the central front in the war on terror is not Iraq, and it never was.

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