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.
May 18, 2015
I want Israel to embody these values because Israel is aligned with us in that fight for what I believe to be true.
May 18, 2015
It's important for us not only to honor their memory, it's also important for us to make sure that we do everything we can to help ensure the safety of our police officers.
May 18, 2015
Today, OMB Director Shaun Donovan sent letters to the Chair and Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee with respect to the FY 2016 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill.
May 18, 2015
The question is: How do we find effective partners to govern in those parts of Iraq that right now are ungovernable?
May 18, 2015
H.R. 1335 would interfere with the tremendous success achieved in rebuilding overfished fisheries.
May 18, 2015
If the House passes H.R. 880, it will have approved nearly $600 billion in deficit-increasing tax cuts mainly for corporations and wealthy estates this year.
May 18, 2015
If we simply went in and deposed a dictator, or simply went in and cleared out the bad guys, that somehow peace and prosperity would automatically emerge, and that lesson we should have learned a long time ago.
May 18, 2015
The fact that you are anti-Semitic, or racist, doesn't preclude you from being interested in survival.
May 18, 2015
We will continue to ratchet up the costs, not simply for their anti-Semitism, but also for whatever expansionist ambitions they may have.
May 18, 2015
H.R. 1335 would exempt fishery management actions from the requirements for environmental analysis under the National Environmental Policy Act.
May 17, 2015
This head start in life leaves a lasting impact on our students and fuels their curiosity.
May 17, 2015
If our Nation invests in the future of all our children, we can strengthen our economy, bolster our communities, and give every young person the chance to build a better life.
May 17, 2015
Instead of receiving a head start in life, they start out a step behind.
May 17, 2015
Every child—no matter who they are, what they look like, or where they grow up—deserves the chance to reach their full potential.
May 17, 2015
Supporting our children in their earliest years with high-quality care and education is one of the best investments we can make as a Nation.
May 17, 2015
In America everyone should be empowered by the country they call home, not limited by the zip code into which they are born.
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