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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Sep 21, 2016

I reiterate my appreciation for efforts to work with me in advancing a Europe whole, free, and at peace.

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Sep 21, 2016

This event is free and open to the public; however, a ticket is required for all attendees (including small children).

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Sep 21, 2016

We have been very clear to the Assad regime that a red line for us is, we start seeing a whole bunch of chemical weapons moving around or being utilized. That would change my calculus. That would change my equation.

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Sep 21, 2016

By avoiding up to 0.5°C of warming by the end of the century, a Montreal Protocol hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) phasedown amendment is one of the most significant steps the world can take now to deliver on the goals of the Paris Agreement.

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Sep 20, 2016

Africa's rise is not just important to Africa, it's important to the entire world.

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Sep 20, 2016

As important as taking hold of the office is letting go of the office.

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Sep 20, 2016

Congratulations to President Santos and the Colombian people on this historic achievement.

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Sep 20, 2016

I think there has been a degree of venom and viciousness and anger that has been unleashed in our national politics that is qualitatively different in at least our modern history.

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Sep 20, 2016

The United States must take a comprehensive approach to identifying and acting on climate change-related impacts on national security interests.

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Sep 20, 2016

There's no one who I believe has ever captured the soul of America more profoundly than Abraham Lincoln has.

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