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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Jul 11, 2016

Look, this is what we need, more sensitivity, more training, more resources.

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Jul 11, 2016

Let us love not with words or speech, but with actions and in truth.

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Jul 11, 2016

Acknowledging the reality of the persistent racial disparities in our criminal justice system is not at all inconsistent with voicing emphatic, unwavering support for police officers.

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Jul 11, 2016

No, the reward comes in knowing that our entire way of life in America depends on the rule of law.

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Jul 11, 2016

These are men who signed up to serve and protect their citizens.

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Jul 11, 2016

The work that needs to be done is not work that just needs to be done in communities across the country, it's work that needs to be done in the hearts of people across the country.

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Jul 10, 2016

This senseless and inexcusable violence—undertaken by those who yet again are putting self-interest above the well-being of their country and people—puts at risk everything the South Sudanese people have aspired to over the past five years.

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Jul 10, 2016

I want to hear directly from law enforcement officials about their ideas on best practices for building trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve.

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