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 4, 2016

Inclusion has been key to ensuring that the investments we make to develop our workforce result in a more effective and skilled government for the American people.

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Oct 4, 2016

We set the first-ever nationwide standards to limit the amount of carbon pollution that power plants can dump into the air our children breathe.

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Oct 4, 2016

Today is a historic day in the fight to protect our planet for future generations.

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Oct 4, 2016

This gives us the best possible shot to save the one planet we've got.

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Oct 4, 2016

Promoting diversity and inclusion ensures that national security departments and agencies can recruit their employees from the broadest possible pool of talent.

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Oct 2, 2016

This month, let us continue taking every step possible to increase these efforts for our young people—and for all Americans—so that they may pursue a bright future filled with possibility and opportunity.

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Oct 2, 2016

Whenever I hear people make gloomy claims about how America is on the downswing, they're either out to promote themselves, or talking about some alternate reality.

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