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 13, 2015

The urgency and seriousness of the California drought requires a balanced and flexible approach that promotes water reliability and ecosystem restoration.

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Jul 13, 2015

But the whole purpose was rooted in our strategic decision that it was important to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon.

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Jul 13, 2015

We have to pursue this so we have a very rigorous constraints for 10 years, 15 years; additional constraints going to 20 and 25 years.

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Jul 13, 2015

Time and again, I have made clear to the Iranian people that we will always be open to engagement on the basis of mutual interests and mutual respect.

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Jul 12, 2015

We expressed unwavering support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

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Jul 12, 2015

These American endeavors didn't just make our country better, it reaffirmed our greatness as a country.

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Jul 12, 2015

Medicare and Social Security are not in crisis, nor have they kept us from cutting our deficits by two-thirds since I took office.

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Jul 12, 2015

We welcomed the Government of Ukraine's ambitious economic reform agenda.

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Jul 12, 2015

It is perverse that in this country, it is just easier to save if you've already got money.

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Jul 9, 2015

It has been a refuge for Native American inhabitants for 11,000 years.

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Jul 9, 2015

The area supplies water for millions of people and supports a wide range of outdoor activities.

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Jul 9, 2015

I hereby designate the Republic of Tunisia as a major Non-NATO Ally of the United States for the purposes of the Act and the Arms Export Control Act.

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Jul 9, 2015

Local city and county governments have supported protecting the area.

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Jul 9, 2015

Teddy Roosevelt, it's been said, had America's best idea when he talked about preserving our incredible national heritage.

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Jul 9, 2015

These monuments will also provide a boost to local economies by attracting visitors and generating more revenue and jobs for local communities.

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Jul 9, 2015

One of the great legacies of this incredible country of ours is our national parks and national monuments.

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Jul 9, 2015

On July 11, we join people of all faiths and nationalities in commemorating the Srebrenica genocide.

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Jul 9, 2015

Only by fully acknowledging the past can we achieve a future of true and lasting reconciliation.

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Jul 9, 2015

I'm very proud of everything that my outstanding wife has done when it comes to healthy eating and 'Let's Move!'

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Jul 9, 2015

I hereby proclaim the objects identified above that are situated upon lands and interests in lands owned or controlled by the Federal Government to be the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument.

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