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.
Dec 20, 2015
Finding reasons not to like a president, that's, you know, a well-traveled path here in this country.
Dec 17, 2015
Squeezing ISIL's heart at its core in Syria and Iraq will make it harder for them to pump their terror and propaganda to the rest of the world.
Dec 17, 2015
The carbon pollution standards will ensure that, when we make major investments in power generation infrastructure, we also deploy available technologies to make that infrastructure as low-emitting as possible.
Dec 15, 2015
I am pleased to nominate these distinguished individuals to serve on the United States District Court bench.
Dec 15, 2015
I am confident they will serve the American people with integrity and a steadfast commitment to justice.
Dec 14, 2015
These plans shall take into consideration the policy priorities of the agency, agency needs and rules in the context of administration transitions.
Dec 14, 2015
It is in the national interest to facilitate career executive continuity between administrations.
Dec 14, 2015
I will be calling on Wally's intellect, judgment, and dedication as we sustain America's global economic leadership.
Dec 13, 2015
The United States congratulates the people of Guinea for overcoming logistical challenges to participate in largely peaceful elections on October 11 that reflected the will of the Guinean people.
Dec 13, 2015
Free men and women have the capacity to shape their own destiny and forge a fairer and more just world for all who follow.
Dec 13, 2015
Each generation is tasked with continuing the work of perfecting our Nation.
Dec 13, 2015
Let us recommit to continuing our legacy as a Nation that rejects complacency.
Dec 11, 2015
Prejudice and discrimination helps ISIL, and it undermines our national security.
Dec 11, 2015
We've set the first-ever nationwide standards to limit the amount of carbon pollution power plants can dump into the air our children breathe.
Dec 11, 2015
What matters is that today we can be more confident that this planet is going to be in better shape for the next generation.
Dec 11, 2015
We are already making strong progress towards meeting the existing goal to mobilize $100 billion from a wide variety of sources.
Dec 11, 2015
This Agreement sends a strong signal to the private sector that the global economy is moving towards clean energy.
Dec 11, 2015
Terrorists like ISIL are trying to divide us along lines of religion and background.
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