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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May 31, 2008

Caribbean Heritage Month isn't only about celebrating the common past between the United States and Caribbean nations; it's about securing our common future.

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May 31, 2008

I don't want to consider Christianity a place to avoid the real problems in the world.

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May 31, 2008

What has drawn so many Caribbean men and women to America is the same idea that drew my own father to America many years ago -- that America is a place where our dreams for ourselves and our families can come true.

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May 28, 2008

Today he said the general election begins next week, after the last two state primaries wrap up. He's confident he'll be the next president of the United States, as are his challengers.

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May 28, 2008

I'm deeply disappointed in Father Pfleger's divisive, backward-looking rhetoric, which doesn't reflect the country I see or the desire of people across America to come together in common cause.

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May 28, 2008

To my mind, we were just abiding by the rules that had been set up.

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May 28, 2008

If you couldn't run a successful petition drive, then that raised questions in terms of how effective a representative you were going to be.

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May 27, 2008

I feel very confident that we will be so close in terms of the actual delegates that, if it's not Tuesday, then it will be Wednesday or Thursday that we can say that I'm the nominee and that we're ready to take on John McCain.

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May 27, 2008

I believe he is the best candidate to deliver on the promise that is America, for all of America

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May 26, 2008

Families should not be forced to stick to the terms of a home loan that was predatory or unfair.

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