And since we started having Easter Egg Rolls, we've had more than 250,000 people come to this lawn every year.
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.
It creates this vacuum where baseless assertions go unchallenged and evidence is optional.
We reaffirm our commitment to Turkey to confront together the scourge of terrorism.
The United States is doing everything possible to disrupt any ISIL external plotting efforts.
I am grateful they have agreed to serve in this Administration, and I look forward to working with them.
Our nation will be greatly served by the talent and expertise these individuals bring to their new roles.
I proclaim March 25, 2016, as Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy.
Sustainable prosperity in the 21st century depends upon education, health care, and environmental protection. But it also depends on the free and open exchange of ideas.
That’s where hope begins -- with the ability to earn your own living, and to build something you can be proud of.
What the United States was doing was not working. We have to have the courage to acknowledge that truth.
We will make sure to come back—because this country is extraordinary and its people are wonderful.
I believe deeply in the American people and that our politics did not fully reflect all the values and the talents and the goodness of the American people.
I can say with confidence that the work we've done has made both America, and I think the world, stronger and better.
The United States stands ready to work with Argentina through this historic transition in any way that we can.





