Over the past 5½ years, our businesses have created more than 13 million new jobs.
Barack Obama
The Public Record
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.
The good thing about America, the great project of America, is that perfecting our Union is never finished.
It is an affront to the very idea of America when certain segments of our population don't have access to the same opportunities as everybody else.
America is great right now, not because of our Government or our wealth or our power, but because of everyone who works hard every day to move this country forward.
Farmers and ranchers make tremendous contributions to the way of life our ancestors fought to establish.
I also urge Americans to honor our agricultural heritage and express appreciation to our farmers, ranchers, and farmworkers for their contributions to our Nation.
This week, we recognize all those serving on our farms, and we recommit to safeguarding their health and livelihoods.
I remain committed to pursuing pragmatic, responsible solutions to prevent these tragedies from occurring.
Today, we mark the one-year anniversary of It's On Us – a public awareness and bystander intervention campaign to help end sexual assault on college and university campuses.
I'm glad to see that Spencer, apparently, his hand is in pretty good shape and making real progress.
We just want to say thank you to them for not only saving so many lives, but also for making America look so good.
Bringing home Americans who have been taken prisoner or who have gone missing is a sacred mission.
As a grateful Nation, we owe it to all who put on the uniform of the United States to remain unwavering in our promise to them.
These courageous efforts to advance Burkinabe democracy must not be undone, and the United States stands with the people of Burkina Faso in rejecting democratic backsliding.





