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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 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.

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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.

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Jul 9, 2008

I think that the way that he's speaking to and about African-Americans is working.

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Jul 9, 2008

We need families to raise our children. We need fathers to recognize that responsibility doesn't just end at conception.

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Jul 9, 2008

I want all of you to know that America already has one Dr. Phil. We don't need another one when it comes to the economy.

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Jul 9, 2008

We'll ensure that our daughters have the same rights, the same dreams, the same freedom to pursue their version of happiness as our sons.

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Jul 9, 2008

I think we can all agree that raising our children and caring for our loved ones is the most important job we have.

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Jul 9, 2008

Because of what Hillary accomplished, my daughters and yours look at themselves a little differently today.

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Jul 8, 2008

It's unacceptable that women are denied jobs or promotions because they've got kids at home.

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Jul 8, 2008

When I'm President, we'll take these critical issues head-on and help women and families thrive in a changing economy.

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Jul 8, 2008

The notion that somehow talking to countries is punishment to them, which has been the guiding diplomatic principle of this administration, is ridiculous.

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Jul 8, 2008

The notion that somehow not talking to countries is punishment to them, which has been the guiding diplomatic principle of this administration, is ridiculous.

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Jul 8, 2008

We haven't shown a willingness to engage in the sort of direct negotiations with Iran that would give them carrots and sticks for a change in behavior.

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Jul 8, 2008

He will continue to speak out about our responsibilities to ourselves and each other. And he, of course, accepts Reverend Jackson's apology.

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Jul 7, 2008

This whole notion that I am, you know, shifting to the center or that I'm flip-flopping or this, that, or the other. The people who say this apparently haven't been listening to me.

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Jul 7, 2008

If you think he has, he says, you haven't been paying attention.

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Jul 7, 2008

When I hear John McCain saying we can't surrender, we can't wave the white flag, nobody is talking about surrender. We're talking about common sense. We cannot be there forever.

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Jul 7, 2008

The vice presidency is the most important decision that I'll make before I'm president. And it's something that I take very seriously.

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Jul 7, 2008

The Stabilization and Association Agreement with the European Union provides the foundation upon which the new government can build.

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