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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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Oct 26, 2015

We have a long ways to go, that what was introduced last night was the product of many, many weeks of rolling up our sleeves and getting to work on this.

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Oct 26, 2015

They pledged to remain in close contact on these and related issues.

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Oct 26, 2015

I'm still part of 'we,' and I am very invested in making sure that we continue on the path of progress that we've made.

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Oct 26, 2015

We need a system that's smarter and more effective and more fair.

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Oct 26, 2015

After 7 years of hard work, I think we can look back and say that the country is better because of what we've done together.

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Oct 26, 2015

Any budget deal was fiscally responsible but that it funded our domestic and national defense priorities.

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Oct 26, 2015

Our police officers and sheriffs are dedicated public servants who continue both their lines -- on the line to keep us safe.

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Oct 26, 2015

We lock in sequester relief for two years while also making critical investments all across government.

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Oct 26, 2015

We reaffirmed the need to cooperate closely to counter the shared threat from ISIL.

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Oct 25, 2015

The United States will provide substantial assistance to support conservation of marine biodiversity, sustainable fisheries management, and improved governance of marine resources at local, district, provincial, and national levels in…

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Oct 25, 2015

The U.S. Coast Guard's International Port Security Program also conducts capacity building for compliance with International Ship and Port Security (ISPS) standards.

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Oct 25, 2015

The friendship that the United States feels towards Indonesia is not just an issue of strategic interest.

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Oct 25, 2015

This will improve our understanding of the complex interactions between the ocean and atmosphere and our ability to predict long-term climate change and ecosystem responses.

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Oct 25, 2015

The United States and Indonesia work closely to combat and deter illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing both in Indonesian and in the broader ASEAN region.

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Oct 25, 2015

We share a responsibility to address strategic challenges on the international stage, together as partners.

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Oct 25, 2015

These announcements made today underscore the crucial role that farmers and ranchers play in mitigating the impacts of climate change.

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Oct 25, 2015

It is a great pleasure to welcome President Widodo to the Oval Office, along with his delegation.

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Oct 25, 2015

The United States and Indonesia are working together on a wide range of maritime cooperation that will advance our shared maritime security interests.

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Oct 25, 2015

We are committed to advancing bilateral cooperation in scientific research and higher education partnership.

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Oct 25, 2015

These thought leaders will inform fact-based decision making on land use policy and stimulate local higher education.

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Oct 25, 2015

The United States contributes emergency victim assistance funds to support efforts by Indonesia and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to rescue victims of forced labor within the fishing industry.

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Oct 25, 2015

The United States has a great interest in being a partner with Indonesia.

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