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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Oct 25, 2015

We reaffirm our commitment to ensuring technology and innovation are critical components of overall bilateral engagement.

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Oct 25, 2015

This bill would effectively block action to protect working and middle-class families from the harmful conflicts of interest that lead to biased advice.

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Oct 25, 2015

Recognizing that sustainable development and energy security are fundamental to economic prosperity and national welfare.

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Oct 25, 2015

The United States takes a whole-of-government approach to helping Indonesian efforts to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.

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Oct 25, 2015

We are helping Indonesians to manage climate and disaster risk, minimize climate-related economic losses, strengthen community and environmental resilience.

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Oct 25, 2015

We welcome civil society engagement and non-governmental tracks.

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Oct 25, 2015

We will also explore the creation of public-private partnerships, organization of business roundtables, and promotion of trade shows to support the sustainable development of Indonesia's fisheries and ports.

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Oct 25, 2015

This would provide the affordable and reliable power that Indonesia needs as a backbone to grow the economy.

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Oct 24, 2015

We discussed the way forward for a political transition in Syria.

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Oct 24, 2015

They noted the importance of maintaining pressure on al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula and other terrorist groups.

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Oct 23, 2015

I'm going to keep protecting the places that make America special and the livelihoods of those who depend on them.

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Oct 23, 2015

I've set aside more than 260 million acres of public lands and waters, more than any President in history.

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Oct 23, 2015

We should leave it to our kids in better shape than we found it.

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Oct 23, 2015

We're blessed with natural treasures, from the Grand Tetons to the Grand Canyon.

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Oct 22, 2015

When we see some kid struggling to pay for college, we have to feel like that's our kid, or I remember how I had to struggle.

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Oct 22, 2015

When cynics told us we couldn't change this country, they were wrong.

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Oct 22, 2015

Nobody works harder to strengthen this party up and down the ballot, in all 50 States, than our chair, Debbie Wasserman Schultz.

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Oct 22, 2015

America is leading the world in confronting new threats, making sure Iran doesn't get a nuclear weapon.

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