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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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I am grateful for the support of Congressman Cardoza and Congressman Costa at this important time in our campaign.
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If we don't turn away from the policies of the past, then we won't be able to shape the future.
It's thanks to the bravery and sacrifice of these workers—and union men and women before them—that we've made progress in the fight to ensure that every American has rights on the job and the chance to improve their lives.
I have spoken out vigorously against anti-Semitism, even in my own community, when it's not convenient.
When I am in the White House, I will bring with me an unshakable commitment to maintaining that bond between the United States of America and an unshakable commitment to Israel's security.
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We have got real enemies out there. And I won't hesitate to strike against those who would do us harm.
We can't afford four more years of George Bush foreign policy. That's why we can't afford John McCain.
Our journey may be long, our work will be great, but we know in our hearts we are ready for change. We are ready to come together, and in this election, we are ready to believe again.
Look, you can have an issue when it comes to faith. You can talk about guns. You can talk about being from a small town. But the reality is you can't vote against your economic interests.
He represents the policies of the past. He represents the tactics with the past. We represent change.
I have a message to America. I have a message of change. And this is where we should go as a country.
They'll play on our fears and our doubts. They'll try to sow discord and division to distract us from what matters to you and your future.
It's more of the same versus change. It's the past versus the future.
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