The response to the storm is far from over and the danger continues from flooding for the coming days.
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.
We turned a recession into a record streak of job growth, creating more than 15 million new private sector jobs.
We have and will continue to express our serious concerns about the conflict in Yemen and how it has been waged.
We are deeply disturbed by reports of today's airstrike on a funeral hall in Yemen.
We lifted 3.5 million people out of poverty, the largest 1-year drop in the poverty rate since 1968.
We call upon the Saudi-led Coalition, the Yemeni government, the Houthis and the Saleh-aligned forces to commit publicly to an immediate cessation of hostilities.
The Nobel Committee made the right decision in welcoming his tireless efforts to bring a just and lasting peace to Colombia.





