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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Sep 30, 2015

I hope and pray that I don't have to come out again during my tenure as President to offer my condolences to families in these circumstances.

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Sep 30, 2015

This reduction would negatively impact medical care services for tens of thousands of veterans.

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Sep 30, 2015

This is a political choice that we make to allow this to happen every few months in America.

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Sep 30, 2015

It cannot be this easy for somebody who wants to inflict harm on other people to get his or her hands on a gun.

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Sep 30, 2015

The cuts would result in tens of thousands of the Nation's most vulnerable children losing access to Head Start.

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Sep 30, 2015

It is relevant to our common life together, to the body politic.

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Sep 30, 2015

We are the only advanced country on Earth that sees these kinds of mass shootings every few months.

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Sep 30, 2015

When Americans are killed in mine disasters, we work to make mines safer.

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Sep 30, 2015

This provision would constrain the flexibility that the Executive Branch needs to be able to determine the appropriate disposition of detainees.

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Sep 29, 2015

A waiver of the application of section 503(c)(2) of the 1974 Act shall apply to the articles in the HTS subheadings and to the beneficiary developing countries set forth in Annex III to this proclamation, effective October 1, 2015.

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Sep 29, 2015

I have determined that Seychelles is no longer eligible for benefits as a beneficiary sub-Saharan African country for the purpose of section 506A of the 1974 Act, effective January 1, 2017.

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Sep 29, 2015

Politics can in fact be a noble profession; that you can in fact help to shape and create more opportunity.

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Sep 29, 2015

By working together to prevent and disrupt threats to our digital infrastructure, America can continue pioneering new discoveries and expanding the boundaries of humanity's reach.

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Sep 29, 2015

There is no reason that we should deny American families and businesses the certainty and support they need by kicking the can down the road again.

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Sep 29, 2015

In order to provide that one or more countries should no longer be treated as beneficiary developing countries with respect to one or more eligible articles for purposes of the GSP.

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Sep 29, 2015

This month, as we honor those whose lives were tragically cut short by breast cancer and as we stand with their families, let us arm ourselves with the best knowledge, tools, and resources available to fight this devastating disease.

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Sep 29, 2015

Regular screenings and quality care are vital to improving outcomes for millions of people.

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Sep 29, 2015

I encourage citizens, government agencies, private businesses, nonprofit organizations, and all other interested groups to join in activities that will increase awareness of what Americans can do to prevent breast cancer.

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Sep 29, 2015

Breast cancer does not discriminate—it strikes people of all races, ages, and income levels.

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Sep 29, 2015

I urge all Americans to take measures to decrease their susceptibility to malicious cyber activity.

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Sep 29, 2015

I hereby designate for Overseas Contingency Operations/Global War on Terrorism all funding and contributions from foreign governments.

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Sep 29, 2015

In order to reflect the change in the name of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, general note 4(a) to the HTS is modified as provided in section D of Annex I to this proclamation.

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Sep 29, 2015

It is the responsibility of every American to proactively defend our digital landscape.

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