Barack Obama
The Public Record
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.
We are confident that these are the types of trade deals that will be good for the American worker, good for American jobs.
Overall, violent crime statistics show dramatic improvements in Camden in 2012 with homicides down 47 percent, and shootings down 54 percent.
In the wake of Ferguson, when the President stood up the Task Force on 21st Century Policing, part of what their mission was to go out and look into the country and identify best practices from local law enforcement agencies.
ISIL will ultimately be defeated in Ramadi and elsewhere in Iraq because we believe that Iraqi forces have the capacity to ultimately take Ramadi with coalition support.
If we as a society don't do more to expand opportunity to everybody who's willing to work for it, then we'll end up seeing conflicts between law enforcement and residents.
Let us rededicate ourselves to building an education system worthy of our daughters' and sons' enormous potential.
Just like children everyplace else, they've got hopes, and they've got dreams, and they've got potential.
All people deserve to live free from fear, violence, and discrimination, regardless of who they are or whom they love.
The United States will continue to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our Iraqi partners in our effort to degrade and ultimately destroy ISIL.
We will keep fighting, for however long it takes, until we are all able to live free and equal in dignity and rights.
I encourage all Americans who participate in boating activities to observe this occasion by learning more about safe boating practices and taking advantage of boating education.
America's future depends on unlocking economic opportunities beyond our borders, where 95 percent of the world's customers live.
Few moments are as terrifying as those when medical emergencies strike.
I hereby delegate the functions conferred upon the President by sections 804(b), (c), (g), and (h) of the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act.
I encourage all Americans to observe this occasion by showing their support for their local EMS providers.
As we mark Emergency Medical Services Week, we thank these selfless women and men.
Smart trade agreements are important to helping middle-class families get ahead.
Development is a strategic, economic, and moral imperative for the United States.
The national emergency with respect to Burma that was declared on May 20, 1997, is to continue in effect beyond May 20, 2015.





