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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Aug 31, 2015

Ensuring continued subsistence fishing, healthy ecosystems and safety is critical to these efforts.

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Aug 31, 2015

And if you see it happening, help her, don't blame her, speak up.

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Aug 31, 2015

These icebreakers are examples of something that we need to get on line now.

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Aug 31, 2015

The United States welcomes the Ukrainian parliament's vote on constitutional amendments on decentralization.

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Aug 31, 2015

It's important that we are prepared so that whether it's for search-and-rescue missions, whether it's for national security reasons, whether it's for commercial reasons, that we have much greater capabilities than we currently have.

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Aug 31, 2015

It sends a message about the urgency that we're going to need to have when it comes to dealing with this.

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Aug 31, 2015

To ensure that in America, all things are still possible for all people.

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Aug 31, 2015

There's a whole series of strategic implications—economic and national security— and one of the things that we have to think about is how do we maintain our capabilities when it comes to maritime issues and commerce.

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Aug 31, 2015

This glacier has lost about a mile and a half over the last couple hundred years.

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Aug 30, 2015

One of the biggest things that I heard during this discussion was the need for us to work more intensively and more collaboratively with communities.

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Aug 30, 2015

Our untrammeled lands and waters are part of a rich legacy that is carried forward from one generation to the next.

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Aug 30, 2015

We stand with all those who continue to fight this devastating disease and with those who have lost loved ones because of it.

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Aug 30, 2015

The impact of climate change on glaciers in the Arctic is real and able to be measured.

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Aug 30, 2015

Millions of children are now attending schools and day care centers that serve healthier food.

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Aug 30, 2015

Together, we can protect our families and help our communities by planning for emergencies and for the unexpected.

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Aug 30, 2015

More than 30 percent of American children are still overweight or obese.

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Aug 30, 2015

Eliminating childhood obesity will require every American to play their part.

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Aug 30, 2015

I urge Americans to make a plan and participate in this important opportunity to increase their own preparedness.

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