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.
Jan 2, 2008
I'll be a President who ends the tax breaks for companies that ship our jobs overseas.
Jan 2, 2008
The time has come for a President who will be honest about the choices and the challenges we face.
Jan 2, 2008
I'll be a President who finally makes health care affordable and available to every single American.
Jan 2, 2008
Hope is the bedrock of this nation; the belief that our destiny will not be written for us, but by us.
Jan 1, 2008
I'm running to finally solve problems we talk about year after year after year.
Jan 1, 2008
I've spent my life working for change that's made a real difference in the lives of real people.
Jan 1, 2008
We have to end the war in Iraq. It costs us 9 billions to $10 billion a month.
Jan 1, 2008
We have to end the war in Iraq. It costs us $9 billion to $10 billion a month.
Dec 31, 2007
I completely agree it is an obligation we have to meet. I think we are not meeting it well right now because we are doing it piecemeal year after year by year.
Dec 31, 2007
the failure to clean up this site quickly will one, delay future economic development opportunities.
Dec 31, 2007
the taxpayer gets stuck with the bill, about $4 billion more over time to the taxpayer already with the slowdown in the cleanup.
Dec 31, 2007
If I were elected president I would make sure there was a vote on the Freedom of Choice Act. Signing that bill would be the first thing I’d do as president.
Dec 31, 2007
I encourage all Iowans to take part in the caucuses this Thursday — not because it will be good for any one candidate, but because it will be good for our party and the future of our country.
Dec 31, 2007
I have a lot of respect for Congressman Kucinich, and I'm honored that he has done this because we both believe deeply in the need for fundamental change.
Dec 30, 2007
The notion that somehow not talking to countries is punishment to them is ridiculous.
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