Barack Obama
The Public Record
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.
Don't, you know, try something different because, you know, that's going to be too risky. You know, you don't know what you might get. So even though you know what's been done in the past doesn't work, stick with it. I know that that's not…
We have the chance, maybe for the first time in a generation, to finally come together and start tackling problems that were there long before George Bush ever took office.
I don't need any lectures on how to bring about change, because I haven't just talked about it on the campaign trail.
Don't, you know, try something different because, you know, that's going to be too risky. You know, you don't know what you might get. So, even though you know what's been done in the past doesn't work, stick with it. I know that that's…
We have the chance, maybe for the first time in a generation, to finally come together and start tackling problems that were there long before George W. Bush ever took office.
I am grateful to Rep. Ford for signing onto our campaign and adding his support and his voice to our team in Iowa.
Because protecting our children isn't 'unreasonable' - it's our most important obligation as parents and as Americans.
We're building a statewide movement of Iowans from every corner of the state who are ready to put the divisive politics of the past behind us and bring to Washington the kind of change we can believe in.
As president, I'll work with China to keep harmful toys off our shelves.
Well I'm not running for President to conform to this conventional thinking — I'm running to challenge it.
Resetting the world's view of the U.S. begins with making our government more transparent.
In this holiday season we are reminded that the things that unite us as a people are more powerful and enduring than anything that sets us apart.
Structuring the actual conversation ...(and) convening the leaders is the easy part.
This grassroots movement that will not only help us succeed on caucus night, but also it will propel us forward to bring about change we can believe in.
Americans everywhere are working harder for less and paying more for health care and college.
I am running to do more than end a war in Iraq. I know that that has been the heart of our foreign policy debate over the last several years, but I'm even more interested in ending the mind-set that got us into war.
I will recruit new teachers and make new investments in rural schools.
Well it's time we stand up to those lobbyists and tell them that we're putting family farmers first.





