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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Dec 3, 2015

Congress should pass a bill like the GROW AMERICA Act I've proposed in the past, one that supports even more jobs and invests even more in our roads and highways.

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Dec 3, 2015

Our businesses have added 13.7 million jobs over 69 months, extending the longest streak on record.

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Dec 3, 2015

Today, we celebrate it for the protections it restored and the lives it liberated.

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Dec 3, 2015

With unyielding determination to stand on their shoulders and reach for an even freer and more equal tomorrow, we can honor them with the recognition and respect worthy of their extraordinary contributions to our country.

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Dec 2, 2015

It's going to be important for all of us—including our legislatures—to see what we can do to make sure that when individuals decide that they want to do somebody harm, we're making it a little harder for them to do it.

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Dec 2, 2015

I welcome the vote by the United Kingdom to join coalition partners striking ISIL targets in Syria.

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Dec 2, 2015

Let's summon the spirit of togetherness that's always helped to kindle America's shining example to the world.

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Dec 2, 2015

May God bless you all, and may God bless the United States of America.

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Dec 2, 2015

We can't just leave it to our professionals to deal with the problem of these kinds of horrible killings.

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Dec 2, 2015

They're in our thoughts, they're in our prayers, and we send them our love.

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Dec 2, 2015

Let's come together as brothers and sisters around the humanity that we share.

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Dec 2, 2015

We are going to get to the bottom of this and that we are going to be vigilant.

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Dec 2, 2015

ISIL is a global threat that must be defeated by a global response.

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Dec 2, 2015

Today the Defense Department is taking another historic step forward by opening up the remaining 10 percent of military positions, including combat roles, to women.

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Dec 2, 2015

As Commander in Chief, I know that this change, like others before it, will again make our military even stronger.

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Dec 2, 2015

Together, we're going to make sure our military remains the finest fighting force in the history of the world, worthy of all our patriots who serve: men and women.

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Dec 1, 2015

I call upon the governments and peoples of all other signatory states to renew their commitment to comply with the principles established and consecrated in the Helsinki Final Act.

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Dec 1, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with Sandy's family—his wife Susan, his cherished children Debby, Alex, and Sarah, and the five grandchildren he so adored.

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Dec 1, 2015

We are a place that believes every child, no matter where they come from, can grow up to be anything they want.

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Dec 1, 2015

The United States has long been a leading voice for the rights of persons with disabilities.

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Dec 1, 2015

The Helsinki Final Act inspires our vision for democracy, human rights, and human dignity.

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Dec 1, 2015

May they find some comfort in knowing that the America he loved is stronger because of his service.

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