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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 11, 2007

I once again call on the Department of Justice to fully investigate this case to see if the civil rights of all these young men have been violated by our criminal justice system.

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Oct 11, 2007

I hope that the appeals court will consider all relevant factors, including the background of this troubling case, in determining what, if any, punishment is appropriate for this young man.

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Oct 11, 2007

The campaign's total number of offices in the state to fourteen

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Oct 11, 2007

America needs a President who will approach national security decisions with honesty and sound judgment.

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Oct 11, 2007

Bring our troops home and bring the war to a responsible end.

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Oct 11, 2007

What has happened to the Jena 6 reminds us that we have not yet reached the ideal of equal justice for all in this country.

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Oct 11, 2007

To combat global climate change and create millions of new jobs.

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Oct 11, 2007

His voice and his vision have awakened the conscience of America to the urgency of this threat.

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Oct 11, 2007

By having the courage to challenge the skeptics in Washington and lead on the climate crisis facing our planet, Al Gore has advanced the cause of peace and richly deserves this reward.

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Oct 11, 2007

I am concerned that the sentence in this case appears unusually long and was issued by the same judge whose previous ruling was overturned as clearly erroneous.

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Oct 11, 2007

I don't want to give this President any excuse, or any opening for war.

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Oct 10, 2007

We're proud to have Dave's support as we continue to build our grassroots campaign for changing the way we do politics in Washington, D.C.

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Oct 10, 2007

With the help of dedicated community leaders like Representative Jacoby, we will reach out to Iowans one by one in the true spirit of the Iowa caucus tradition.

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Oct 9, 2007

This incident, along with the case in Jena, Louisiana, is a grave reminder that the signs and symbols of Jim Crow racism continue to burden America.

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Oct 9, 2007

I am pleased to have Donovan involved in my campaign for changing the way we do politics in Washington, D.C.

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Oct 9, 2007

And while we have made tremendous progress, clearly there is still more work to do to heal the scars of the past.

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