May 14, 2008
I am also pleased that the bill includes my proposal to help thousands of African-American farmers get their discrimination claims reviewed under the Pigford settlement.
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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May 13, 2008
The fight for American manufacturing is the fight for America's future - and I believe that's a fight this country will win.
May 13, 2008
As the United States joins Israel in celebrating its 60th anniversary, today's cowardly rocket attack and tragic injuries remind us of the ongoing threats that Israelis face with courage and resolve.
May 13, 2008
That's how we'll make sure American automakers continue to lead the world.
May 13, 2008
The United States must maintain its unshakeable commitment to supporting Israel's right and capability to defend itself against these outrageous terrorist attacks.
May 13, 2008
I won't stand here and tell you that we'll be able to stop every job from going overseas or bring every job back.
May 13, 2008
It's time to recapture the spirit of innovation that has always fueled America's economic success.
May 13, 2008
Fighting for our workers isn't bad for business; it's good for our economy.
May 12, 2008
We need a new direction in Washington and that's what we've been offering throughout this campaign.
May 12, 2008
Because Washington has failed the American people and this election is our chance to turn the page.
May 12, 2008
That's what our government should be about. Not about who's high in the polls or who is saying what about who. But rather who's helping you make sure you can achieve your American dream.
May 12, 2008
This is a story of the American dream slipping away, and what the American people need right now in this defining moment of leadership is a president who will restore the fundamental American belief that if you try hard in this country…
May 12, 2008
When I decided to run this race, it was based on the idea that the American people were desperate for change. Because part of the problem we have is not just that our policies aren't working, it's also that the American people have lost…
May 12, 2008
There's a lot of talk these days about how the Democratic Party is divided. But I have to tell you I am not worried. I've been campaigning in 46 states over the last 15 months, all across America. And I'm not worried about the Democratic…
May 11, 2008
But, when it's over, what will unify us as Democrats and what must unify us as Americans is an unyielding commitment to the men and women who have served this nation.
May 11, 2008
There is no reason we shouldn't pass the 21st century G.I. Bill. John McCain is one of the few senators of either party who opposed this bill, because he thinks it's too generous. He thinks it's too generous. I could not disagree with him…
May 11, 2008
It requires standing shoulder-to-shoulder with our veterans and their families after the guns fall silent and the cameras are turned off.
May 11, 2008
They serve and fight and bleed together out of loyalty not just to a place on a map or a certain kind of people, but to a set of ideals that we have been striving for since the first shots rang out at Lexington and Concord.
May 11, 2008
This, after all, is what led them to wear the uniform in the first place - their unwavering belief in the idea of America.
May 10, 2008
So to the mothers in my life and to the mothers in all our lives, Happy Mother's Day.
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