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 17, 2015

This deal actually closes off Iran's pathway to a nuclear weapon.

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Jul 16, 2015

The United States will continue to use every element of American power to bolster democracies throughout the world

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Jul 16, 2015

This visit is an opportunity to talk about how best to execute a comprehensive approach to the fight against Boko Haram.

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Jul 16, 2015

Self-determination is not just a Western value but a universal value

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Jul 16, 2015

The national emergency with respect to the former Liberian regime of Charles Taylor is to continue in effect beyond July 22, 2015.

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Jul 16, 2015

True democracy, real prosperity, and lasting security are neither given nor imposed from the outside

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Jul 16, 2015

In terms of energy sector reform, the obvious starting point is critical to Nigeria's economic strength, but we also need to ensure that all Nigerians benefit from the country's natural wealth.

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Jul 16, 2015

I hereby delegate the functions and authorities vested in the President by the following provisions of section 135 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954.

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Jul 16, 2015

President Buhari and his team are going to be in Washington over the course of multiple days.

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Jul 16, 2015

The goal was to -- and is to safely return these girls to their families.

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Jul 15, 2015

When people are oppressed and human rights are denied . . . when dissent is silenced, it feeds violent extremism.

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Jul 15, 2015

When they describe their youth and their childhood, these are young people who made mistakes that aren't that different than the mistakes I made.

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Jul 15, 2015

We hope for a quick adoption to both endorse the deal and to lay the groundwork for its successful implementation.

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Jul 15, 2015

We have to consider whether this is the smartest way for us to both control crime and rehabilitate individuals.

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Jul 15, 2015

The question is not only how do we make sure that we sustain those programs here in the prison, but how do we make sure that those same kind of institutional supports are there for kids and teenagers before they get into the criminal…

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Jul 15, 2015

He has been disappointed that Republicans in Congress aren't acting consistent with that.

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Jul 15, 2015

This past year, New York City Public Schools announced adding Eid to their official school calendars alongside Christmas, Hanukkah, and other holidays.

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Jul 15, 2015

The United States accounts for 5 percent of the world's population; we account for 25 percent of the world's inmates.

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Jul 15, 2015

We need to reconsider whether 20-year, 30-year, life sentences for nonviolent crimes is the best way for us to solve these problems.

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Jul 15, 2015

I am certainly hopeful that down the road Iran takes a new path towards more acceptance within the international community.

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