Each time we rebuild, we can do so in a way that makes our communities stronger and more resilient.
Barack Obama
The Public Record
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.
I have no doubt that the first African American president had to be somebody who could speak the way I did in the 2004 convention speech about the ideal of what America is.
Today, I am proud to nominate Ambassador Jeffrey DeLaurentis to be the first U.S. Ambassador to Cuba in more than 50 years.
Tribal leaders will develop relationships with the federal government that will serve them in the coming weeks, months, and years.
The Tribal Nations Conference delivers on a promise the President made during a visit to the Crow Nation in Montana in May 2008.
That spirit extended beyond the links where he gave freely of himself and poured everything he had into everything he did.
In recognizing that despite the incredible work completed in Indian Country over the past eight years, challenges still persist for Native Americans.
This year's Conference – the President's eighth and final of his Presidency – marks the historic progress his Administration has made to strengthen the nation-to-nation relationship.





