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.
Aug 3, 2016
The notion that we would somehow start now in this high-profile way and announce it to the world even as we're looking into the faces of other hostage families whose loved ones are being held hostage and say to them that we don't pay…
Aug 3, 2016
ISIL has not had a major successful offensive operation in either Syria or Iraq in a full year.
Aug 3, 2016
One is very positive and one is not so much. What I can say is this is a serious business.
Aug 3, 2016
If Mr. Trump is up 10 or 15 points on election day and ends up losing then maybe he can raise some questions.
Aug 3, 2016
the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13222 in light of the expiration of the Export Administration Act of 1979 is to continue in effect for 1 year beyond August 17, 2016.
Aug 3, 2016
We announced these payments in January, many months ago. There wasn't a secret. We announced them to all of you.
Aug 3, 2016
Just listen to what Mr. Trump has to say and make your own judgment with respect to how confident you feel about his ability to manage things like our nuclear triad.
Aug 2, 2016
Today, the President made grants of commutation of sentences to 214 individuals.
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