I am pleased to nominate Judge Leonard Terry Strand to serve on the United States District Court bench.
Barack Obama
The Public Record
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.
I declared a national emergency with respect to transnational criminal organizations.
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.
Hire a veteran, because they know what sacrifice means and duty means and responsibility means.
Real strength is measured by how we take care of our veterans when you come home.
Such organizations are becoming increasingly sophisticated and dangerous to the United States.
Leonard Terry Strand, of South Dakota, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Iowa, vice Mark W. Bennett, retired.
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.
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.
The United States strongly condemns today's heinous terrorist attack in Suruç, Turkey.
President Buhari comes into office with a reputation for integrity and a very clear agenda.
The ADA also made our Government more responsive to Americans with disabilities.
Thanks to the ADA, the places that comprise our shared American life—they truly belong to everyone.
Does it do more than anyone has done before to make sure Iran does not obtain a nuclear weapon? Yes.
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.
The United States will continue to support the Government of Iraq and its security forces to degrade and ultimately destroy this terrorist organization.
We have before us a historic opportunity to pursue a safer, more secure world for our children.
I make no apology for keeping this country safe and secure through the hard work of diplomacy over the easy rush to war.
The United States strongly condemns yesterday's abhorrent ISIL attack in Diyala Province.
With this deal, we will have unprecedented, 24/7 monitoring of Iran's key nuclear facilities.





