I will be that kind of President - a President who believes again in America that can.
Barack Obama
The Public Record
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.
In the days and months after September 11th, Americans were waiting to be called to something larger than themselves.
Authorities are reportedly worried about racially motivated attacks on the candidate.
I congratulate Senator Bingaman and Senator Alexander for the passage of America COMPETES, legislation which they crafted carefully to enhance American innovation and competitiveness. I also thank them for accepting three amendments which…
Today I extend my welcome to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan, who is making his first trip to the United States as Prime Minister this week. The U.S.-Japan alliance has been one of the great successes of the postwar era, and Japan's…
there is concern that America is losing its competitive leadership. I am proud to cosponsor the America COMPETES Act because it proposes a meaningful response to that loss of leadership, and I compliment the bill managers on the bipartisan…
I'm not planning to nuke -- I'm not planning to nuke anybody right now, Mike.
I still believe that America is the last, best hope of Earth. We just have to show the world why this is so.
This President may occupy the White House, but for the last six years the position of leader of the free world has remained open.
We all know that these are not the best of times for America's reputation in the world.
In today's globalized world, the security of the American people is inextricably linked to the security of all people.
This election offers us the chance to turn the page and open a new chapter in American leadership.
The disappointment that so many around the world feel toward America right now is only a testament to the high expectations they hold for us.
It is time to bring this conflict to a responsible end so we can bring our troops home and refocus on the wider struggle yet to be won.
I stand in full support of the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act as I did when this bill was introduced and sent to the President's desk in the 109th Congress. I am proud to be an original cosponsor of this bill. I am frustrated by the…
The comments of Don Imus were divisive, hurtful and offensive to Americans of all backgrounds.
We've got a war that I believe should have never been authorized and should have never been waged.
And we will then review the situation and if you have not initiated the withdrawal at that point, then we may put you on an even shorter leash, right?
I obey the cardinal rule of any politician, and that is to ask you all for your vote.
Next week is National Public Health week--a week to raise awareness about the importance of public health all around this Nation. I applaud the efforts of the American Public Health Association in organizing events across the country to…
we gather on another occasion to bring the Iraq war to its fateful end. While this effort may fall short again, we will continue to try to do what is in the national security of our country. The Iraq war should never have been authorized…





