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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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Mar 30, 2016

The United States has reported and will continue to report on security of military material through UNSCR 1540 reporting processes.

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Mar 30, 2016

The United States routinely evaluates the effectiveness of security arrangements for military materials through a combination of limited-scope performance tests, force-on-force exercises, engineering assessments, and other methods.

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Mar 30, 2016

We commit to continued engagement on nuclear security training and best practices.

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Mar 30, 2016

Strong communication and cooperation are essential to nuclear security.

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Mar 30, 2016

I believe we can deepen our cooperation, including against nuclear smuggling.

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Mar 30, 2016

We need to work as diligently as possible to make sure that we bring the Agreement into force

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Mar 30, 2016

We will have a candid exchange about areas where we have significant differences.

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Mar 30, 2016

And we also recognize that it is important to the entire international community to vigilantly enforce the strong U.N. security measures.

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Mar 30, 2016

We recognize that our security is linked, that we have to work together to meet this challenge.

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Mar 30, 2016

We commit to further strengthen cooperation in enhancing the security of radioactive sources.

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Mar 30, 2016

This will just be one more step in our overall efforts to assure that the United States and China maintain the kind of effective, constructive relationship that is important not only to our two peoples, but also to the world at large.

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Mar 30, 2016

The United States remains fully committed to meeting its obligation to dispose verifiably of 34 MT of excess weapon-grade plutonium.

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Mar 30, 2016

This month, let us encourage informed financial decisions and promote resources that help the American people make them.

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Mar 30, 2016

We're going to discuss how we can discourage action like nuclear missile tests that escalate tensions and violate international obligations.

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Mar 30, 2016

Preventing child abuse is an effort that we must undertake as one American family.

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Mar 30, 2016

The joint efforts by China and the United States on climate change will serve as an enduring legacy of the partnership between our two countries.

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Mar 30, 2016

Today in Washington, D.C., on the occasion of the fourth Nuclear Security Summit (NSS), we declare our commitment to working together to foster a peaceful and stable international environment.

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Mar 29, 2016

Our Nation's progress has always been driven by the belief that extraordinary things happen when we come together around a common cause.

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Mar 29, 2016

I think employers are going to have to continue to recognize that there are some particular issues surrounding persons who are ex-offenders that may have to be accommodated.

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Mar 29, 2016

This extraordinary moment in Burma's history is a testament to its people, institutions, and leaders who have worked together to ensure a peaceful transfer of power.

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Mar 29, 2016

I congratulate U Htin Kyaw on his Inauguration today as President of Burma and look forward to working with him and the new Government.

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Mar 29, 2016

I understand Prime Minister Sharif's decision to cancel his visit to the United States and remain in Pakistan following this terrorist attack.

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