Jun 4, 2008
Well, I don't think the American people can afford another four years of a health care plan that does more to help the big drug and insurance companies than it does to lower costs for ordinary Americans.
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 3, 2008
And you can rest assured that, when we finally win the battle for universal health care in this country -- and we will win that fight -- she will be central to that victory.
Jun 3, 2008
It's not change when John McCain decided to stand with George Bush 95 percent of the time, as he did in the Senate last year.
Jun 3, 2008
I will take an active role, and make a personal commitment to do all I can to advance the cause of peace from the start of my Administration.
Jun 2, 2008
This was the moment when we began to provide care for the sick and good jobs to the jobless.
Jun 2, 2008
We must be as careful getting out of Iraq as we were careless getting in - but start leaving we must.
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