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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Jun 23, 2016

Individuals who exemplify the spirit of American entrepreneurship shall support aspiring entrepreneurs and advance public policies that encourage entrepreneurship.

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Jun 23, 2016

The PAGE Program is designed to support innovation, global entrepreneurship, and the American private sector.

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Jun 23, 2016

Entrepreneurship holds out the promise of opportunity, prosperity, and security.

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Jun 23, 2016

I knew that I could stay here for at least whatever the permanent I was that I could stay here at least living without having to be scared.

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Jun 23, 2016

It is in the national interest for the Federal Government to support innovation, global entrepreneurship, and the American private sector.

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Jun 22, 2016

the Republicans were willfully preventing the Supreme Court from functioning the way the founders intended.

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Jun 22, 2016

Pretending we can deport 11 million people or build a wall without spending tens of billions of dollars of taxpayer money is abetting what is really just factually incorrect. It's not going to work.

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Jun 22, 2016

Columbus has a holistic vision for how technology can help all of its residents move better and access opportunity.

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Jun 22, 2016

We are not a country that guarantees equal outcomes, but we do strive to provide an equal shot to everybody.

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Jun 22, 2016

Revolutionary new transportation technologies and the smart use of data have the potential to save lives.

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Jun 22, 2016

I appreciate the strong partnership between Kenya and the United States.

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