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.
I am running because I refuse to accept that the way it is, is the way it has to be.
I want the best person, I want somebody who has enough credibility with the military.
We are not going to be engaging in combat activities day-to-day in Iraq.
I think the only way we are going to get the Iraqi factions to focus their attention is if they understand that we are proceeding with a withdrawal.
I have said previously that I would not be surprised to see some spikes in violence as we begin the withdrawal.
I think that it is important to understand that there are no good options in Iraq.
I do not believe that we can remove troops at the pace that Governor Richardson was talking about.
He has a plan to help this country achieve energy independence and combat global warming through nuclear and renewable energies, like geothermal, wind and solar power.
He has the leadership to develop and create consensus around a national energy policy that deals with nuclear waste based on sound science.
It does not mean changing positions whenever it's politically convenient
Senator Clinton, in her campaign, I think has been for NAFTA previously. Now she's against it. She has taken one position on torture several months ago and then more recently has taken a different position. She voted for a war to authorize…
Part of the reason that Republicans, I think, are obsessed with you, Hillary, is because that's a fight they're very comfortable having. It is the fight that we've been through since the '90s. And part of the job of the next president is…
He's promised that his message is, I'm going to be a uniter. And, so, now he's in a position where he says he's going to attack.
If we have failed to have a real, honest conversation about Social Security, it will not get fixed.
We need to restore the voice of the people in government and put an end to the power of special interests and lobbyists.
Nevada Day is not only about celebrating the Silver State's rich past, but also looking ahead to the future.
Together we can unite this country and get to work on real issues, like ending the war in Iraq and making health care affordable and accessible to all Nevadans.





