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.
That's not the kind of change that people here in Michigan are looking for.
It's great to be at Kettering – a university that is teaching the next generation of leaders.
This is our moment. This is our time to unite in common purpose, to make this century the next American century.
Every dollar that we spend on these programs puts our children on a path to success.
Instead of reaching for new horizons, George Bush has put us in a hole.
We have a choice. We can continue the Bush status quo – as Senator McCain wants to do – and we will become a country in which few reap the benefits of the global economy.
I disagree. Not only is it impossible to turn back the tide of globalization, but efforts to do so can make us worse off.
Create millions of new jobs and succeed in the 21st century's global economy.
What makes you a man is not the ability to have a child – it's the courage to raise one.





