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 20, 2015

I am pleased to nominate Judge Leonard Terry Strand to serve on the United States District Court bench.

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Jul 20, 2015

I declared a national emergency with respect to transnational criminal organizations.

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Jul 20, 2015

We're rolling out some new online tools that we'll use to advocate for the recently announced agreement to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

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Jul 20, 2015

Hire a veteran, because they know what sacrifice means and duty means and responsibility means.

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Jul 20, 2015

Real strength is measured by how we take care of our veterans when you come home.

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Jul 20, 2015

Such organizations are becoming increasingly sophisticated and dangerous to the United States.

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Jul 20, 2015

Leonard Terry Strand, of South Dakota, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Iowa, vice Mark W. Bennett, retired.

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Jul 19, 2015

This summer, the Department of State plans to open its new Office of Accommodation and Accessibility (HR/OAA) to serve as a focal point for disability customer services.

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Jul 19, 2015

We've still got more to do to live up to our responsibilities.

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Jul 19, 2015

The GNETS Program violates the integration mandate of Title II of the ADA by unnecessarily segregating students with disabilities who could be served in more integrated settings.

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Jul 19, 2015

The United States strongly condemns today's heinous terrorist attack in Suruç, Turkey.

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Jul 19, 2015

President Buhari comes into office with a reputation for integrity and a very clear agenda.

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Jul 19, 2015

The ADA also made our Government more responsive to Americans with disabilities.

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Jul 19, 2015

Thanks to the ADA, the places that comprise our shared American life—they truly belong to everyone.

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Jul 17, 2015

Does it do more than anyone has done before to make sure Iran does not obtain a nuclear weapon? Yes.

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Jul 17, 2015

With this deal, they will have to repurpose two key nuclear facilities so they can't produce materials that could be used for a nuclear weapon.

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Jul 17, 2015

The United States will continue to support the Government of Iraq and its security forces to degrade and ultimately destroy this terrorist organization.

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Jul 17, 2015

We have before us a historic opportunity to pursue a safer, more secure world for our children.

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Jul 17, 2015

This deal will make America and the world safer and more secure.

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Jul 17, 2015

I make no apology for keeping this country safe and secure through the hard work of diplomacy over the easy rush to war.

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Jul 17, 2015

The United States strongly condemns yesterday's abhorrent ISIL attack in Diyala Province.

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Jul 17, 2015

With this deal, we will have unprecedented, 24/7 monitoring of Iran's key nuclear facilities.

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