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

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

It helps stretch our moral imaginations to embrace the Latino farmworker, or the LGBT kid who is feeling ostracized, or the woman who is hitting the glass ceiling.

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Oct 27, 2016

I encourage all Americans to visit www.NDEP.NIH.gov to find resources available through the National Diabetes Education Program to help make and sustain healthy lifestyle and behavior changes.

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Oct 26, 2016

We want a president who values and honors women who teaches our daughters and our sons that women are full are equal human beings worthy, deserving of love and respect.

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Oct 26, 2016

One of the most important jobs many of us will ever have is being a parent.

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Oct 26, 2016

More than 100,000 children were waiting to be adopted from foster care.

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