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 12, 2016

We don't listen to science just when it fits our ideologies or when it produces the results that we want.

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Oct 12, 2016

These policies have fostered a burgeoning commercial space sector.

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Oct 12, 2016

Successfully preparing for space weather events is an all-of-nation endeavor.

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Oct 12, 2016

But Jack's calm temperament and intellectual approach to moral arguments perfectly suited him for the fight; he knew, after all, that history was on his side.

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Oct 12, 2016

And what gives me confidence is that I've met a lot of people as President of the United States, and the American people fundamentally are good, they're decent, and they're smart, and they just don't have time to follow everything.

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Oct 12, 2016

This is going to be a ongoing problem that we have across disciplines.

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Oct 12, 2016

I congratulate António Guterres on his election today as the next Secretary-General of the United Nations.

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Oct 12, 2016

Most folks have probably heard about how this city is testing out a fleet of self-driving cars.

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