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 7, 2015

No challenge poses a greater threat to future generations than climate change.

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Jul 7, 2015

The most important step Congress can take to increase the pace and scale of forest restoration is to fix fire suppression funding.

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Jul 7, 2015

The best way to address concerns about litigation is to develop restoration projects in partnership with broad stakeholder interests.

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Jul 7, 2015

We need to achieve a good deal between the P5+1 and Iran that meets our requirements.

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Jul 6, 2015

We are committed to promoting cooperation on sustainable development.

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Jul 6, 2015

Both countries affirm their continued pursuit of a deepened, sustained, and substantive relationship.

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Jul 6, 2015

What we've seen is the emergence of a constructive relationship that is based on mutual respect and that has benefited the peoples of both countries.

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Jul 6, 2015

I hope he has felt the warmth and hospitality that the American people feel towards all the people of Vietnam.

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Jul 6, 2015

The solar industry is also setting its own, independent goal of becoming the most diverse sector of the U.S. energy industry.

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Jul 6, 2015

It is in everyone's interest to reach a durable agreement that will allow Greece to resume reforms, return to growth, and achieve debt sustainability within the Eurozone.

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Jul 6, 2015

I certainly do look forward to visiting your beautiful country sometime in the future.

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Jul 6, 2015

I think this is indicative of the remarkable progress that's taken place in the relationship between our two countries over the last 20 years.

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Jul 6, 2015

The solar industry is adding jobs 10 times faster than the rest of the economy.

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Jul 5, 2015

We're fighting terrorists who distort Islam and whose victims are mostly Muslims.

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Jul 5, 2015

I just want to repeat, the good news is that because of extraordinary efforts from law enforcement as well as our military intelligence, we are doing a better job at preventing any large-scale attacks on the homeland.

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Jul 5, 2015

Today, the President called the United States women's national soccer team to congratulate them on winning the World Cup.

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Jul 5, 2015

I've always said that I'm going to do what's necessary to protect the homeland.

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Jul 1, 2015

The Gulf region, as the President has said many times, is one of the most economically important and beautiful parts of our nation.

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Jul 1, 2015

He believes that instead of helping those that -- there are definitely those in the Republican Party who believe that helping those at the very top and hoping that that help trickles down to the rest of the American people -- is a theory…

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Jul 1, 2015

We should be helping the middle class grow, and that includes making sure that jobs and economic opportunity remain here at home.

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Jun 30, 2015

The United States stands resolutely with Egypt amidst the spate of terrorist attacks that have afflicted the country.

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Jun 30, 2015

The work these teachers are doing in our classrooms today will help ensure that America stays on the cutting edge tomorrow.

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