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.
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We pledge to collectively tackle current economic challenges, while laying out foundations for stronger long-term global growth.
Your service, right here, is rooted in the shared values of today's Japan and today's United States: the values of freedom, the values of democracy, the values of human rights, the values of rule of law.
We must change our mindset about war itself: to prevent conflict through diplomacy and strive to end conflicts after they've begun.
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We commit to create a society where all women and girls are empowered and actively engaged for sustainable, inclusive and equitable economic growth.





