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.
Nov 30, 2015
I've long believed that the most elegant way to drive innovation and to reduce carbon emissions is to put a price on it.
Nov 30, 2015
The United States commends the Burkinabe people for their commitment to defending the principles of democracy.
Nov 30, 2015
Their populations are among the most vulnerable to the ravages of climate change.
Nov 30, 2015
Her grace, dignity, and refusal to tolerate injustice helped spark a civil rights movement that spread across America.
Nov 30, 2015
Our role is central, but on large international issues like this, it's not going to be sufficient... We've got to have partners.
Nov 30, 2015
The Clean Power Plan, the most significant domestic step any President has ever taken to combat climate change, will reduce emissions from the energy sector by 32% by 2030.
Nov 30, 2015
Today, the White House will announce additional commitments from 73 companies from across the American economy who are joining the American Business Act on Climate Pledge.
Nov 30, 2015
We applaud the growing number of countries that have already set ambitious targets for climate action.
Nov 30, 2015
The United States congratulates the people of Burkina Faso for participating in peaceful and orderly elections on November 29.
Nov 30, 2015
What's at stake is not just a deal, but a chance to leave our children a planet that is safe and clean.
Nov 30, 2015
Nobody expected that 180 countries would show up in Paris with serious climate targets in hand.
Nov 30, 2015
We are rightly determined to prevent terrorist attacks wherever they occur, whether in the United States or with friends and allies like France.
Nov 30, 2015
America is already leading on many issues, and climate is no different.
Nov 29, 2015
Civilian Federal employees have already made significant sacrifices as a result of 3-year pay freeze that ended in January 2014.
Nov 29, 2015
There's far more that the United States and China have in common than separates us.
Nov 29, 2015
The Paris agreement must drive serious and ambitious action by all nations to curb carbon pollution.
Nov 29, 2015
In Gayle, the dedicated professionals at USAID gain a humanitarian and a leader of the highest caliber.
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