Upholding humanity is at the core of humanitarian action and the United Nations Charter reaffirms faith in the dignity and worth of the human person.
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're not going to be able to end globalization; we have to make globalization work for us.
The safe and secure use of nuclear power is an important low-carbon energy source for reducing emissions from the global power sector as we address climate change.
My message to all the entrepreneurs here today is that I believe in you, America believes in you, and we're going to keep investing in your success.
The United States views the World Humanitarian Summit as an important opportunity to promote a stronger and more accountable international system capable of addressing today's unprecedented needs.
The United States is committed to helping people around the world during this time of unprecedented need.
The United States is working to strengthen how the international humanitarian system operates, including how it is resourced.
TPP is central to our goal of deepening the U.S.-Vietnamese economic relationship.
Entrepreneurship is also the fuel for prosperity that puts rising economies on the path to success.
I believe that many young people recognize that the old system where you find yourself a job…is less likely to be the path for them.





