Political Quotes

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 27, 2016

Unless we act, approximately one-third of all children born since the turn of the century will suffer from diabetes during their lifetimes.

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Oct 27, 2016

If you want hope instead of fear, then you will elect Hillary Clinton as President of the United States.

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Oct 27, 2016

By the time I'm off to law school, I'm pretty formed at that point.

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Oct 27, 2016

We have made important strides in combating this disease, and we have reason to hope this progress will continue.

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Oct 27, 2016

You're not sort of measuring on a day-to-day basis, 'Okay, is what you're doing a white thing, or is it a black thing?'

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Oct 27, 2016

Part of my understanding of race is that it's more of a social construct than a biological reality.

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Oct 27, 2016

We've seen an America that was hopelessly hooked on foreign oil kick that addiction and suddenly we're producing solar energy and wind energy and fighting to protect our planet by reducing harmful carbon pollution.

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Oct 27, 2016

And hopefully this will be the start of reversing some trends -- both economic and cultural -- that have been around way too long.

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