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 8, 2015

A century ago, a movement that made high school widely available helped lead to rapid growth in the educational attainment of Americans.

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Sep 8, 2015

The United States has a moral responsibility to play a role in addressing this issue.

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Sep 8, 2015

The success of these job-driven training efforts proves just what we can accomplish when we invest in the proven models that build the skills required for workers to succeed and access the middle class.

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Sep 8, 2015

I am confident they will continue to serve with excellence and integrity on the United States Sentencing Commission.

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Sep 8, 2015

No American should have their potential limited, have their life cut short, or be deprived of their fullest measure of happiness because they do not have the mental health support they need.

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Sep 8, 2015

Education and job training are among the surest pathways to the middle class.

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Sep 8, 2015

Richard Franklin Boulware, II, of Nevada, to be a Member of the United States Sentencing Commission for a term expiring October 31, 2019.

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Sep 8, 2015

Throughout their careers these distinguished individuals have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to justice.

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Sep 8, 2015

Diplomacy is the best way to cut off Iran's path to a nuclear weapon.

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Sep 8, 2015

Charles R. Breyer, of California, to be a Member of the United States Sentencing Commission for a term expiring October 31, 2021.

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Sep 8, 2015

At the end of the day, the only true resolution to this will be a Syria that is safe for them to return home to.

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Sep 8, 2015

Refugees are subject to the highest level of security checks of any category of travelers to the United States.

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Sep 8, 2015

Now, more than ever, Americans need more knowledge and skills to meet the demands of a growing global economy without having to take on decades of debt before they even embark on their careers.

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Sep 8, 2015

Seeking treatment is not a sign of weakness; it is a sign of strength.

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Sep 7, 2015

The JCPOA must be assessed by what it achieves on its central goal of preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

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Sep 7, 2015

The United States launched the Equal Futures Partnership in September 2012 to help galvanize efforts by governments around the world to address barriers to women's economic and political participation.

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Sep 7, 2015

Each participant in the Equal Futures Partnership works closely with key stakeholders in its country, including civil society, to identify policy and program priorities.

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Sep 7, 2015

The JCPOA is not based on trust, but on an unprecedented inspections, monitoring, and transparency regime.

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Sep 7, 2015

The JCPOA achieves this objective by reinforcing the prohibition against Iran obtaining a nuclear weapon.

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