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.
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 14, 2008
That is an achievable goal if we pursue a comprehensive plan to press the Iraqis to stand up.
Jul 14, 2008
I opposed going to war in Iraq; Senator McCain was one of Washington's biggest supporters for war.
Jul 14, 2008
We cannot tolerate nuclear weapons in the hands of nations that support terror.
Jul 13, 2008
If he was president, he would provide, and I quote, 'at least two additional combat brigades to support our effort in Afghanistan.'
Jul 13, 2008
We need more troops, more helicopters, better intelligence gathering and more nonmilitary assistance to accomplish the mission.
Jul 13, 2008
At least two additional combat brigades to support our effort in Afghanistan.
Jul 13, 2008
Stand by and let our children drop out of school and turn to gangs for the support they're not getting elsewhere in the community. That's not the freedom that we fought to achieve. That's not the America that our leadership sought to…
Jul 13, 2008
It matters little if you have the right to sit at the front of the bus if you can't afford the bus fare.
Jul 12, 2008
I am running for President to guarantee that all of our children have the best possible chance in life.
Jul 12, 2008
They're counting on us to stop the hateful rhetoric filling our airwaves.
Jul 12, 2008
I will be a President who stands with you, and fights for you, and walks with you every step of the way.
Jul 10, 2008
But I certainly think plotting and engineering the death of 3,000 Americans justifies such an approach.
Jul 10, 2008
Well, I think that if he was -- if he was captured alive, then we would make a decision to bring the full weight of not only U.S. justice, but world justice down on him.
Jul 10, 2008
I think that if he was -- if he was captured alive, then we would make a decision to bring the full weight of not only U.S. justice, but world justice down on him.
Jul 10, 2008
When he talks about the failure of politicians in Washington to do anything about our energy crisis, understand that Senator McCain has been a part of that failure.
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