This deal was specifically about Iran's nuclear program, and that is exclusively what this deal was about.
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.
I just had the chance to meet with six inmates, all of them in for drug offenses.
Michelle and I would like to extend our warmest wishes to Muslims in the United States and around the world celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr.
Americans of all faiths and beliefs must stand together to protect our democracy and strengthen our country as a whole.
If you give a woman or a man for that matter without his or her knowledge a drug and then have sex with that person without consent that's rape.
If you give a woman or a man for that matter, without his or her knowledge a drug and then have sex with that person without consent, that's rape.
Suddenly something is missing on the back end they got some explaining to do. This is not something you hide in a closet. This is not something you put on a dolly and kind of wheel off somewhere.
The notion that I am content, as I celebrate with American citizens languishing in Iranian jails -- major, that's nonsense. And you should know better. I have met with the families of some of those folks. Nobody is content.
I think that if Congress does that then, in fact, based on the facts, the majority of Congress should approve of this deal. But, we live in Washington. And politics do intrude.
This deal is not contingent on Iran changing its behavior. It is not contingent on Iran suddenly operating like a liberal democracy. It solves one particular problem which is making sure they didn't have a bomb.
So I am here today to say that the climate change constitutes a serious threat to global security and an immediate risk to our National security.
I'm not betting on the Republican Party rallying behind this agreement.
The JCPOA represents an historic solution that will verifiably prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
Such a system cannot be achieved without a long-term bill with increased levels of investment.
The comprehensive, long-term deal that we achieved with our allies and partners to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon represents a powerful display of American leadership and diplomacy.
I've met with the families of some of those folks. Nobody is content.
Those are the options: either the issue of Iran obtaining a nuclear weapon is resolved diplomatically through a negotiation, or it's resolved through force.
The unfortunate reality is that, due to inaction, Congress will need to pass a short-term extension of these authorities to keep Federal funding for the Nation's surface transportation system flowing.
The United States, along with many other partner countries and international organizations, has announced the Addis Tax Initiative.
It does not give me pause that Mr. Asad or others in Tehran may be trying to spin the deal in a way that they think is favorable to what their constituencies want to hear.
Power Africa is committed to adding 30,000 megawatts of power and increasing electricity access by more than 60 million new household and business connections.
I am grateful they have chosen to take on these important roles, and I look forward to working with them.
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