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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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Oct 31, 2007

I want the best person, I want somebody who has enough credibility with the military.

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Oct 30, 2007

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.

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Oct 30, 2007

He has the leadership to develop and create consensus around a national energy policy that deals with nuclear waste based on sound science.

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Oct 29, 2007

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…

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Oct 29, 2007

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…

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Oct 29, 2007

It does not mean changing positions whenever it's politically convenient

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Oct 28, 2007

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.

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Oct 28, 2007

If we have failed to have a real, honest conversation about Social Security, it will not get fixed.

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Oct 26, 2007

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.

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Oct 26, 2007

Nevada Day is not only about celebrating the Silver State's rich past, but also looking ahead to the future.

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Oct 26, 2007

We need to restore the voice of the people in government and put an end to the power of special interests and lobbyists.

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Oct 23, 2007

We must employ all federal resources to fight these fires, care for the displaced, and help communities rebuild from the ashes.

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Oct 23, 2007

Our nation's attention is turned to the fires engulfing Southern California for the fourth straight day.

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Oct 23, 2007

I have asked my supporters in California to take time out from campaigning this weekend to assist the relief efforts.

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Oct 22, 2007

I commend the work of the Senator from Iowa, and the Senator from Pennsylvania, in working to ensure that funding for education continues to be a priority. I look forward to continuing to work with them on this important issue.

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Oct 22, 2007

I am my brother's keeper. I am my sister's keeper that makes this country work.

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Oct 21, 2007

We're going to lead with our values and our ideals by deed and by example.

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Oct 21, 2007

If we are going to change our policy, we've got to change our politics.

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Oct 21, 2007

When we break out of the conventional thinking and we start reaching out to friend and foe alike, then I am absolutely confident that we can restore America's leadership in the world.

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Oct 21, 2007

I believe that what's needed in the next president is somebody who can bring the country together and overcome those divisions to actually get something done.

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