Mar 19, 2009
We must not allow Recovery Act funds to be distributed on the basis of factors other than the merits of proposed projects.
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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Mar 19, 2009
That's why our budget makes a historic commitment to comprehensive health care reform.
Mar 19, 2009
Let us remember the words that were written by the poet Saadi so many years ago: 'The children of Adam are limbs to each other, having been created of one essence.'
Mar 19, 2009
Executive departments and agencies shall develop transparent, merit-based selection criteria that will guide their available discretion...
Mar 19, 2009
It's a future where the old divisions are overcome, where you and all of your neighbors and the wider world can live in greater security and greater peace.
Mar 19, 2009
We seek instead engagement that is honest and grounded in mutual respect.
Mar 19, 2009
The United States wants the Islamic Republic of Iran to take its rightful place in the community of nations.
Mar 19, 2009
Pursuant to my constitutional authority to conduct the foreign relations of the United States, I have determined that it is in the foreign policy interest of the United States to defer for 12 months the removal of any Liberian national.
Mar 19, 2009
Today I want to extend my very best wishes to all who are celebrating Nowruz around the world.
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