Political Quotes

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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Jun 23, 2008

Senator Clinton has been a larger-than-life figure in Democratic politics and American politics.

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Jun 23, 2008

Secularists are wrong when they ask believers to leave their religion at the door before entering into the public square.

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Jun 23, 2008

I'm not running for President to do what polls well, I'm running to do what's right for America.

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Jun 23, 2008

My entire energy plan will produce three times the oil savings that John McCain's ever could.

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Jun 23, 2008

a green, renewable energy economy isn't some pie-in-the-sky, far-off future, it is now.

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Jun 23, 2008

I will provide a $1,000 tax cut that will go to 95% of all workers and their families in this country.

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Jun 22, 2008

I want our two daughters to grow up in an America where they have the freedom and opportunity to live their dreams and raise their own families.

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Jun 22, 2008

I also don't accept an America that makes women choose between their kids and their careers.

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Jun 22, 2008

That's why I'll require employers to provide all of their workers with seven paid sick days a year.

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