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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Nov 23, 2015

Turkey, like every country, has a right to defend its territory and its air space.

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Nov 23, 2015

Because of giants like Willie that someone like me could even think about running for President.

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Nov 23, 2015

So if you think your job is pressure-packed—hers meant that forgetting to carry the one might send somebody floating off into the solar system.

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Nov 23, 2015

We have faced greater threats to our way of life before: fascism, communism, a First World War, a Second, a long cold war.

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Nov 23, 2015

There are people in our country's history who don't look left or right, they just look straight ahead.

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Nov 23, 2015

Today we celebrate some extraordinary people—innovators, artists, and leaders—who contribute to America's strength as a nation, and we offer them our highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

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Nov 23, 2015

The pursuit of an international effort to combat climate change has been a hallmark of the President's foreign policy and international engagement.

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Nov 23, 2015

We have worked very closely indeed with the island countries, and the President's meeting in Paris builds on that cooperation.

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Nov 23, 2015

Make no mistake, we will win, and groups like ISIL will lose.

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Nov 23, 2015

We will continue to do everything in our power to defend our Nation.

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Nov 23, 2015

We believe that provides an opportunity to generate momentum for a successful outcome.

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Nov 23, 2015

Climate finance has increased globally in the last few years, and we're on track to meet the goals that we set in Copenhagen for 2020.

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Nov 23, 2015

We're capable of waging a relentless campaign against ISIL even as we are completing a TPP agreement, and even as we are pursuing an international climate agreement.

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Nov 23, 2015

I couldn't have been prouder to have her by my side as I signed into law the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, first law that I signed.

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Nov 23, 2015

Put simply, Stephen reinvented the American musical, has loomed large over more than six decades in the theater.

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Nov 23, 2015

It cannot be tolerated, it must be destroyed, and we must do it together.

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Nov 23, 2015

Paris, so soon after these attacks, is hosting this important summit of world leaders as a clear sign of strength and resilience in the face of terrorists.

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Nov 23, 2015

And our air and water is cleaner and our lives are brighter because of him.

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Nov 23, 2015

U.S. cooperation with China is absolutely essential to successful efforts to combat climate change.

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Nov 23, 2015

A strong and ambitious agreement that holds countries accountable for the emission target that they take on is necessary.

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