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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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May 20, 2015

It is very gratifying to hear about the excellent progress that's been made in Tunisia's transformation into an inclusive and functioning democracy.

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May 20, 2015

I indicated to the President my intention to designate Tunisia as a major non-NATO ally of the United States.

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May 20, 2015

The United States is committed to helping Tunisia promote strong, sustainable and inclusive economic growth.

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May 20, 2015

The unemployment rate is now at its lowest in almost 7 years.

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May 20, 2015

The United States launched the $5 million Fulbright Tunisia Tech+ Scholars program.

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May 20, 2015

The United States is fully committed to working with Tunisia so that it can continue to build on this success.

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May 20, 2015

Tunisia is a key partner in regional counterterrorism efforts.

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May 20, 2015

We're going to continue to go after ISIL, get a strong deal that prevents Iran from getting a nuclear weapon.

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May 19, 2015

It's not about you or me. It's about what we can give to this world.

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May 19, 2015

I believe that our interests in the Arctic demand that we continue to invest in an enduring Coast Guard icebreaking capacity.

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May 19, 2015

So this will be tough. But as so often is the case, our men and women in uniform show us the way.

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May 19, 2015

And make no mistake, it will impact how our military defends our country.

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May 18, 2015

We are going to be using fossil fuels and when it can be done safely and appropriately U.S. production of oil and natural gas is important.

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May 18, 2015

I am continuing for 1 year the national emergency with respect to the stabilization of Iraq declared in Executive Order 13303.

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May 18, 2015

I have made rigorous trade enforcement a central pillar of U.S. trade policy.

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May 18, 2015

The American commercial launch industry is the most competitive in the world.

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May 18, 2015

I want to again thank the Members of Congress who have come together to put this legislation in place.

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May 18, 2015

...it would be a moral failing for me as president of the United States, and a moral failing for America, and a moral failing for the world, if we did not protect Israel.

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May 18, 2015

This legislation, which has been sponsored on a bipartisan basis... represent, I think, the best of a bipartisan support for law enforcement.

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May 18, 2015

I’ve received overwhelming majority support from the Jewish community.

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May 18, 2015

H.R. 1335 would undermine the use of science-based actions to end and prevent overfishing.

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May 18, 2015

I look forward to working with both Chambers to improve certain provisions and to ensure swift, strong, and effective enforcement.

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May 18, 2015

I determine, pursuant to section 1245(d)(4)(B) and (C) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012, that there is a sufficient supply of petroleum and petroleum products from countries other than Iran to permit a…

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May 18, 2015

I think Prime Minister Abadi is sincere and committed to an inclusive Iraqi state.

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