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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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Sep 23, 2015

Today, we honor the Gold Star Mothers and Families who carry forward the memories of those willing to lay down their lives for the United States and the liberties for which we stand.

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Sep 23, 2015

Despite their broken hearts, the families of these warriors are full of love and they continue to serve their communities and comfort our troops, veterans, and other military families.

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Sep 23, 2015

I hope that Congress chooses to keep our Government open and operating so that heroes like this can keep working to extinguish disease and ignite hope wherever it is needed most.

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Sep 23, 2015

Equal access to justice helps individuals and families receive health services, housing, education, and employment.

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Sep 23, 2015

I hereby delegate to the Secretary of State the authority to notify the Congress as required by section 3133(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015.

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Sep 23, 2015

It would be irresponsible to not have a face-to-face encounter and to not directly address with President Putin our positions and concerns on these two issues.

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Sep 23, 2015

We need to remain invested in an international order that can solve problems and hold people accountable when they break the rules.

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Sep 23, 2015

Climate change will be a focus at the United Nations this year.

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Sep 23, 2015

On this day of remembrance, we honor our Gold Star Mothers and Families by living fully the freedom for which they have given so much.

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Sep 23, 2015

This year we clearly will have an opportunity to mark on the global stage the progress that has come with the nuclear deal.

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Sep 23, 2015

The majority of Americans who come to court do so without legal aid.

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Sep 23, 2015

We have the opportunity to promote global health security in ways that can prevent pandemic that could threaten us and save countless lives around the world.

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Sep 23, 2015

Increased legal resources in a community can also help courts process cases more effectively and more efficiently.

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Sep 23, 2015

The United States stands with our partners in the region who are fighting to end Boko Haram's campaign of terror that threatens to rob an entire generation of the benefits of unfettered access to education, health care, and economic…

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Sep 23, 2015

I am confident that these outstanding men and women will serve the American people well, and I look forward to working with them.

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Sep 23, 2015

We're not yet at absolute zero when it comes to this Ebola epidemic that took place in West Africa, but we have turned the tide on the epidemic.

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Sep 23, 2015

The United States looks forward to working with the new Greek government as it takes steps to implement needed reforms.

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Sep 23, 2015

We are hopeful that negotiations will conclude successfully and lay the foundation for a lasting peace after more than 50 years of armed conflict.

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Sep 23, 2015

This Nation was founded in part on the promise of justice for all.

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Sep 23, 2015

We will continue to stand by Colombia to end the armed conflict and foster prosperity throughout the country.

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Sep 22, 2015

We support your call to all world leaders to support the communities most vulnerable to changing climates and to come together to preserve our precious world for future generation generations.

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Sep 22, 2015

We are grateful for your invaluable support for our new begins with the Cuban people which holds out the promise of better relations between our countries, greater cooperation across our hemisphere and a better life for the Cuban people.

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