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 8, 2015

It is my strong belief that Israel has not just the right, but the obligation to protect itself.

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Nov 8, 2015

Those things are hard to measure, but those are things that matter deeply.

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Nov 8, 2015

At the EEOC, she fought hard every day to make real our Nation's promise of equal opportunity for all.

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Nov 8, 2015

We will also have a chance to talk about how implementation of the Iran nuclear agreement is going.

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Nov 8, 2015

We need to strengthen the moderate Syrian opposition and step up pressure against ISIL.

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Nov 8, 2015

We need to keep fighting to make sure that this country is one where it doesn't matter what you look like or where you come from, who you love, you can make it if you try.

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Nov 6, 2015

If you've got a preexisting condition... you can no longer be charged more or denied coverage.

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Nov 5, 2015

Their resolve reminds us that though the scourge of oppression endures, it can never outlast the spirit of a people determined to live free.

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Nov 5, 2015

Nuclear power continues to play a major role in efforts to reduce carbon emissions from the power sector.

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Nov 5, 2015

The pipeline would not lower gas prices for American consumers.

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Nov 5, 2015

The old rules said we couldn't promote economic growth and protect our environment at the same time.

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Nov 5, 2015

Today, we are launching the White House 'Healthy Communities Challenge' to engage key communities with large numbers or high percentages of uninsured.

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Nov 5, 2015

As America leads the global transition to a low-carbon economy, the continued development of new and advanced nuclear technologies is an important component of our clean energy strategy.

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Nov 5, 2015

Investing in the safe and secure development of nuclear power also helps advance other vital policy objectives.

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Nov 5, 2015

America is prepared to show the rest of the world the way forward.

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Nov 5, 2015

Shipping dirtier crude oil into our country would not increase America's energy security.

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Nov 4, 2015

U.S. forces will no longer be sized to conduct large-scale, prolonged stability operations.

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Nov 4, 2015

I think there is a possibility that there was a bomb on board. And we're taking that very seriously.

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