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 want the best person, I want somebody who has enough credibility with the military.
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.
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…
It does not mean changing positions whenever it's politically convenient
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.
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.
Nevada Day is not only about celebrating the Silver State's rich past, but also looking ahead to the future.
We need to restore the voice of the people in government and put an end to the power of special interests and lobbyists.
We must employ all federal resources to fight these fires, care for the displaced, and help communities rebuild from the ashes.
Our nation's attention is turned to the fires engulfing Southern California for the fourth straight day.
I have asked my supporters in California to take time out from campaigning this weekend to assist the relief efforts.
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.
I am my brother's keeper. I am my sister's keeper that makes this country work.
We're going to lead with our values and our ideals by deed and by example.
If we are going to change our policy, we've got to change our politics.
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.
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.





