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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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Jul 15, 2015

This deal was specifically about Iran's nuclear program, and that is exclusively what this deal was about.

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Jul 15, 2015

I just had the chance to meet with six inmates, all of them in for drug offenses.

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Jul 15, 2015

Michelle and I would like to extend our warmest wishes to Muslims in the United States and around the world celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr.

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Jul 15, 2015

Americans of all faiths and beliefs must stand together to protect our democracy and strengthen our country as a whole.

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Jul 14, 2015

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.

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Jul 14, 2015

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.

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Jul 14, 2015

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.

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Jul 14, 2015

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.

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Jul 14, 2015

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.

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Jul 14, 2015

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.

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Jul 14, 2015

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.

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Jul 14, 2015

I'm not betting on the Republican Party rallying behind this agreement.

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Jul 14, 2015

The JCPOA represents an historic solution that will verifiably prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

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Jul 14, 2015

Such a system cannot be achieved without a long-term bill with increased levels of investment.

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Jul 14, 2015

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.

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Jul 14, 2015

I've met with the families of some of those folks. Nobody is content.

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Jul 14, 2015

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.

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Jul 14, 2015

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.

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Jul 14, 2015

The United States, along with many other partner countries and international organizations, has announced the Addis Tax Initiative.

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Jul 14, 2015

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.

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Jul 14, 2015

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.

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Jul 14, 2015

I am grateful they have chosen to take on these important roles, and I look forward to working with them.

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Jul 14, 2015

In times of crisis, communities and countries need urgent assistance.

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