My Administration is committed to ending the spread of HIV and improving the lives of all who live with it.
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.
We're here because we recognize the urgency of climate change and we believe that there's something that we can all do about it as long as we work together.
I am proud that after our meeting here, we're going to be attending what we're calling Mission Innovation, which is a groundbreaking new public-private initiative.
America will reduce our emissions 26 to 28 percent below 2005 levels within 10 years from now.
Mission Innovation will help deliver affordable clean energy and new jobs and opportunities to people around the world for decades to come.
H.R. 8 would stifle the Nation's move toward energy efficiency by severely hampering the Department of Energy's ability to provide technical support for building code development and State implementation.
I want to emphasize that we agree that Paris must recognize and protect the ability of countries like India to pursue the priorities of development, growth, and poverty eradication.
We must protect the ability of countries such as India to pursue their priorities of development, growth, and poverty eradication.
Our leadership on this issue has been absolutely vital, and I appreciate President Xi's consistent cooperation on this issue.
We cannot forge a climate agreement that says they are permanently resigned to not having electricity.
On World AIDS Day, we remember those who we have lost to HIV/AIDS, celebrate the triumphs earned through the efforts of scores of advocates and providers, pledge our support for those at risk for or living with HIV, and rededicate our…
I believe this is going to be one of the most significant public-private partnerships ever forged to accelerate energy innovation on a global scale.
We cannot achieve an AIDS-free generation without addressing the pervasive presence of HIV throughout the world.
Increased energy efficiency offers savings on energy bills, provides opportunities for more jobs, and improves industrial competitiveness.
One of the enemies that we'll be fighting at this conference is cynicism, the notion we can't do anything about climate change.
India has also developed a new Solar Alliance, which is going to be, I think, helping to advance the cause not only in India, but around the world.
What greater rejection of those who would tear down our world than marshaling our best efforts to save it?
Elizabeth Carroll Wingo, of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for the term of fifteen years.
I am pleased to nominate Mr. Berk and Judge Wingo to serve on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.





