I encourage all Americans to honor military families through private actions and public service.
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.
During Military Family Month, we pay tribute to and thank our military families for their service to our country.
Our progress has been fueled by an inherent sense of purpose and ingenuity in our people.
The Affordable Care Act is opening doors of opportunity for America's aspiring entrepreneurs.
This year, we continued the work of providing our military families with tools and resources.
EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy will promote U.S. climate and environmental goals by leading the U.S. delegation to the Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol.
Community colleges are essential pathways to the middle class for millions of people.
The United States is going to fly, sail, and operate anywhere where international law allows.
I call upon public officials, educators, parents, students, and all Americans to observe this month with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs designed to encourage students to make plans for and apply to college.
As the President has stated, cyber threats pose one of the nation's most serious economic and national security challenges we face as a nation.
We stand with the more than 5 million people in the United States who live with Alzheimer's and with the caregivers who help them age with dignity.
I announced a plan earlier this year to make 2 years of community college free for anyone willing to work for it.
Our Nation was built on the idea that no matter where you come from or what you look like, you can make it if you try.
The United States congratulates Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli on his election as Prime Minister earlier this month and to Bidhya Devi Bhandari on her historic election as Nepal's first female President today.
Therefore, I have determined that it is necessary to continue the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13067 with respect to Sudan.
The United States looks forward to continuing to partner with the people and government of Nepal as they build a more unified, stable, and prosperous country.
As we continue our work to eliminate Alzheimer's disease and forge a future free from it, let us lift up the lives of those living with it.
At such a critical time in people's lives, we owe it to them to make sure they have the necessary resources and information to confidently make the important decisions that come with applying to college.
After so much bloodshed and so much carnage, there cannot be a return to the prewar status quo.
Getting a higher education has never been more important, but it has also never been more expensive.
The crisis constituted by the actions and policies of the Government of Sudan that led to the declaration of a national emergency in Executive Order 13067 of November 3, 1997, and the expansion of that emergency in Executive Order 13400 of…
Freedom of navigation operations serve to protect the rights, freedoms, and lawful uses of the sea and airspace guaranteed to all nations under international law.
I didn't say, 'Yes, I can.' And this has been a collaborative effort with the American people.
We believe those are significant, including reforms that are focused on ensuring that large partnerships like hedge funds and private equity firms cannot avoid paying taxes they owe.





