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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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Nov 18, 2007

The campaign will have completed more than 250 hours at local food pantries, churches, senior homes, and other locations around the state.

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Nov 18, 2007

I am putting forward an agenda to strengthen our community colleges, so that we prepare the American workforce for the demands of a new century.

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Nov 18, 2007

This fully refundable credit will pay for the first $4,000 of a college education, which would make community college completely free for most Americans.

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Nov 18, 2007

These dedicated New Hampshire activists understand better than anyone that real change comes from the bottom up—and it starts with the great work they're doing in the Lakes Region.

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Nov 15, 2007

I am going to be fighting for comprehensive immigration reform and we shouldn't pose the question that somehow we can't achieve that.

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Nov 15, 2007

What the American people are looking for right now is straight answers to tough questions. And that is not what we have seen out of Senator Clinton on a host of issues.

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Nov 15, 2007

What women in Iowa and all across America are looking for is a candidate who leads by principle and conviction who can bring the country together to forge consensus.

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Nov 14, 2007

The overall strategy has failed, because we have not seen any change in behavior among Iraq's political leaders. And that is the essence of what we should be trying to do in Iraq. That's why I'm going to bring this war to a close.

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Nov 14, 2007

What we have to do is create a comprehensive solution to the problem. Now, I have already stated that as president I will make sure that we finally have the kind of border security that we need. That's step number one.

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Nov 14, 2007

What the American people are looking for right now is straight answers to tough questions.

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Nov 14, 2007

Politics didn't lead me to working folks - working folks led me into politics.

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Nov 13, 2007

It's easier to understand why the Clinton campaign would rather plant their questions than answer them.

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Nov 13, 2007

If they can upset Hillary Clinton, and win in Iowa, that really will help them propel them to the next stop, which is New Hampshire.

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Nov 13, 2007

He's still not where some of his supporters would like him to be.

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Nov 13, 2007

It's sort of unnatural for him to be directly attacking a fellow Democrat.

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Nov 13, 2007

Many say he found his mojo. He was fired up. He made an impassioned speech over the weekend.

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Nov 13, 2007

We need to make sure that the next success story - the next Google - happens here in America.

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Nov 13, 2007

Together, we could open up government and invite citizens in, while connecting all of America to 21st century broadband.

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Nov 13, 2007

I will take a backseat to no one in my commitment to network neutrality.

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Nov 12, 2007

That's why not answering questions because we're afraid our answers won't be popular just won't do.

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Nov 12, 2007

We need to help you compete with workers around the world by helping the auto industry compete with car companies all over the world.

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