It's not acceptable that anybody doesn't have running water in this country.
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.
Israeli lives have been saved by the deployment of the Iron Dome missile system that is directed at the threat that Israel faces from rocket fire.
Which will generate export opportunities for U.S. manufacturers, service suppliers, farmers, ranchers, and businesses; help create jobs in the United States; and help American consumers save money while offering them more choices.
I have notified the Congress of my intention to enter into a free trade agreement, known as the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement.
I believe this not only because America has a moral obligation to do right by the tribes and treaty obligations, but because the success of our tribal communities is tied up with the success of America as a whole.
Although South Africa has to date failed to meet critical benchmarks required to address these issues, it continues to express an interest in resolving U.S. concerns.
The TPP Agreement will also benefit the other signatories by providing economic opportunity and by strengthening democracy.
Part of our assessment has been that we don't see a clear pathway right now to the type of negotiations that could produce a two-state solution.
I am providing 60-day advance notification of my intent to suspend the application of duty-free treatment to all AGOA-eligible goods in the agricultural sector for the Republic of South Africa.
Our position on settlement activity is that settlement activity is not consistent with moving toward a two-state solution.
I have determined that such suspension of benefits would be more effective in promoting compliance by South Africa with the eligibility requirements listed in section 104 of AGOA than the termination of South Africa's designation as a…
The TPP Agreement will generate export opportunities for U.S. manufacturers, service suppliers, farmers, ranchers, and businesses; help create jobs in the United States; and help American consumers save money while offering them more…
Even as there have been occasional differences on particular issues, we are proud that we've been able to sustain an unprecedented level of security cooperation.
I am pleased to notify the Congress of my intention to enter into a free trade agreement, known as the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement.
I have determined that South Africa is not making continual progress toward the elimination of barriers to United States trade and investment as required by section 104 of AGOA.
Because of the resilience of the American people, we've now seen 13 million-plus jobs created over the last 5½ years.
I always have to remind people that when I ran in 2008, I didn't say, 'Yes, I can.' I said, 'Yes, we can.'





