Resilience against these challenges requires allies' civilian and military capabilities.
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.
Security assistance to Georgia remains high in FY16, and is projected to remain so in FY17.
The international community continues to stand with the Afghan people.
U.S. activities include providing trainers, onsite expertise, and sharing best practices.
The United States has increased security assistance to Moldova to promote stability, professionalize and modernize its forces to promote NATO interoperability.
We have enhanced allied ability to deploy and receive forces in support of collective defense operations.
We are also doubling our emergency management advisors at NATO to support civil preparedness efforts.
In good times and in bad, Europe can count on the United States—always.
There can be no business as usual with Russia until it fully implements its Minsk obligations.
NATO nations have endured heinous terrorist attacks directed or inspired by ISIL.





