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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 30, 2015

The theme of this year's —National Preparedness Month is 'Don't Wait. Communicate. Make Your Emergency Plan Today.'

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Aug 30, 2015

I think the people of Alaska understand that as well as anybody.

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Aug 30, 2015

The principal reason that he's doing that is that all of you are coming, too, and the President is looking forward to making a persuasive case about how what he will see is worth protecting.

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Aug 30, 2015

To solve the problem of childhood obesity within a generation, we must ensure the advances we have made are not reversed.

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Aug 28, 2015

This is all real. This is happening to our fellow Americans right now.

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Aug 28, 2015

America is leading by transitioning away from dirty energy sources that threaten our health and our environment.

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Aug 28, 2015

America will lead the world to meet the threat of climate change before it's too late.

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Aug 28, 2015

Alaska is one of the most beautiful places in a country that's full of beautiful places.

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Aug 28, 2015

Safety has been and will continue to be my administration's top priority when it comes to oil and gas exploration off America's precious coasts.

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Aug 27, 2015

The United States is the most powerful nation in the world, and the President of the United States doesn't respond to taunts.

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Aug 27, 2015

If you care deeply about Israel, then you have an obligation to be honest about what you think.

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Aug 27, 2015

I am strongly committed to supporting our uniformed service members, who have made such great contributions to our Nation over the past decade of war.

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Aug 27, 2015

One of those commitments was that Iran would not get a nuclear weapon.

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Aug 27, 2015

I made a series of commitments, series of promises to the American people.

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Aug 27, 2015

After the smoke clears in the debate, I think people ultimately make honest assessments and judgments about what's been true.

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Aug 27, 2015

I have determined that for 2016, across-the-board pay increases will be 1.0 percent.

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Aug 27, 2015

I think it will be important for my administration and the Israeli government to move forward on what I've been calling for since April.

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Aug 27, 2015

I have gone out of my way to say that I am prepared to stand there and answer every single one of them as long as it takes.

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Aug 27, 2015

I have determined that it is appropriate to exercise my statutory alternative plan authority under 5 U.S.C. 5303(b) and 5304a to set alternative January 2016 across-the-board and locality pay adjustments.

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Aug 26, 2015

There's no problem that we as Americans can't solve if we're working together.

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Aug 26, 2015

This is one of the most historic districts in New Orleans and Louisiana and America.

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Aug 26, 2015

I don't think that we can be certain that Iran will comply which is why we've set it up, so we can catch them if they cheat.

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