Jun 25, 2015
Supporters of marriage equality celebrating tonight at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
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 25, 2015
This morning the Supreme Court recognized that the constitution guarantees marriage equality. In doing so they have reaffirmed that all Americans are entitled to the equal protection of the law. That all people should be treated equally…
Jun 25, 2015
I'm really proud of you and -- you know, just, just know that, you know, not only have you been a great example for people, but you're also going to, you know, and bring about a lasting change in this country.
Jun 25, 2015
When he spoke about taking the flag down when he talked about the fact that in black churches, some children of color --the only places where they hear that they are smart and beautiful are in those churches.
Jun 25, 2015
There would be a betrayal of everything Reverend Pinckney stood for, I believed if we allowed that ourselves to slip into a comfortable silence again.
Jun 25, 2015
Maybe, we now realize the way racial bias can infect us, even when we don't realize it, so that we're guarding against not just racial slurs, but we're also guarding against the subtle impulse to call Johnny back for a job interview but…
Jun 25, 2015
Removing the flag from this state's Capitol would not be an act of political correctness; it would not be an insult to the valor of Confederate soldiers. It would simply be an acknowledgment that the cause for which they fought, the cause…
Jun 25, 2015
Well, I'm really proud of you and, you know, just know that, you know, not only have you been a great example for people, but you're also going to, you know, bring about a lasting change in this country.
Jun 25, 2015
Principles and values of equality, of expanding health care, making that more affordable, of making sure that health care is a right and not a privilege, making sure that the middle class has all the economic opportunities that we can…
Jun 25, 2015
This ruling is a victory for Jim Obergefell and the other plaintiffs in the case.
Jun 25, 2015
Any man or woman who wants to serve in our military ought to be able to do so.
Jun 25, 2015
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Carl Levin and Howard P. 'Buck' McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015, it is hereby ordered…
Jun 24, 2015
After multiple challenges to this law before the Supreme Court, the Affordable Care Act is here to stay. This morning the court upheld the critical part of this law. The part that has made it easier for Americans to afford health insurance…
Jun 23, 2015
I'm making it clear that these families are also be treated like what they are, our trusted partners and active partners in the recovery of their love ones.
Jun 23, 2015
The U.S. Government must earn each family's trust and confidence that it is doing everything possible to safely recover their loved ones.
Jun 23, 2015
PPD-30 reaffirms our longstanding commitment to make no concessions to individuals or groups holding U.S. nationals hostage.
Jun 23, 2015
We are committed to our productive and indispensable intelligence relationship with France.
Jun 23, 2015
The United States is committed to securing the safe recovery of U.S. nationals held hostage abroad and deterring future hostage-takings.
Jun 23, 2015
Americans continue to be held by terrorist groups or detained unjustly by foreign governments.
Jun 22, 2015
The bill would give governors unprecedented and broad discretion to avoid compliance with the CAA.
Jun 21, 2015
Racism, we are not cured of it, clearly. And it's not just a matter of it not being polite to say nigger in public. That's not the measure of whether racism still exists or not. It's not just a matter of overt discrimination. We have…
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