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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 7, 2008

Real progress of course requires positive and responsible relationships with all of Serbia's neighbors, including Kosovo.

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Jul 7, 2008

It’s time to reconcile our values and principles as a nation of immigrants and a nation of laws.

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Jul 7, 2008

I congratulate President Boris Tadic and Prime Minister Mirko Cvetkovic and wish the new government in Belgrade success in tackling the problems that have for too long kept Serbia from achieving its great potential.

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Jul 7, 2008

Serbs have moved through several painful chapters in their long and proud history.

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Jul 6, 2008

These everyday worries and long-term anxieties have grown considerably worse over the last year.

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Jul 6, 2008

It's painfully clear by now how badly this strategy has failed.

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Jul 6, 2008

Real progress of course requires positive and responsible relationships with all of Serbia's neighbors, including Kosovo.

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Jul 6, 2008

You know I don't. What happens is, I get tagged as being on the left and when I simply describe what have been my positions consistently then so many people act surprised.

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Jul 6, 2008

I have consistently said that the underlying program was one that was necessary and important.

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Jul 6, 2008

I know that, during his statements, he also was making some suggestions that my plan would raise taxes on the middle class. That is absolutely not the case. And everybody who has looked at it has said that, in fact, my tax cuts are three…

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Jul 6, 2008

I could have consistently said that the underlying program was one that was necessary and important.

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Jul 6, 2008

You know, I don't. What happens is, I get tagged as being on the left, and when I simply describe what have been my positions consistently, then so many people act surprised.

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Jul 6, 2008

I know that during his statement, he was also making some suggestions that my plan would raise taxes on the middle class. That is absolutely not the case. And everybody who has looked at it has said that in fact my tax cuts are three times…

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Jul 6, 2008

I often say that John McCain is running to serve out George Bush's third term. But that's not fair to George Bush.

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Jul 6, 2008

I believe it's time to reform our tax code so that it rewards work and not just wealth.

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Jul 6, 2008

I believe that if all of us are willing to share the burdens and benefits of this new economy, then all of us will prosper.

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Jul 6, 2008

I congratulate President Boris Tadic and Prime Minister Mirko Cvetkovic and wish the new government in Belgrade success in tackling the problems that have for too long kept Serbia from achieving its great potential.

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Jul 6, 2008

I will work with all international and local actors in Kosovo to realize the full array of protections for Serbs there.

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Jul 6, 2008

Citizens of Serbia are eager for progress, democratic development and economic growth.

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Jul 6, 2008

I'll institute a five-star rating system to inform consumers about the level of risk involved in every credit card.

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Jul 6, 2008

Serbs have moved through several painful chapters in their long and proud history.

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