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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 21, 2008

You know, John McCain's having to deal with his -- Hagee, who said stuff that is mind-boggling. I don't attribute those statements to John McCain.

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May 21, 2008

When I am in the White House, I will bring with me an unshakable commitment to maintaining that bond between the United States of America and an unshakable commitment to Israel's security.

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May 20, 2008

We can't afford four more years of George Bush foreign policy. That's why we can't afford John McCain.

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May 20, 2008

We have got real enemies out there. And I won't hesitate to strike against those who would do us harm.

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May 19, 2008

Change is an energy policy that puts a price on pollution and makes the oil companies invest their record profits in clean, renewable sources of energy that will create millions of new jobs and leave our children a safer planet.

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May 19, 2008

Change is giving every child a world-class education by recruiting an army of new teachers with better pay and more support.

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May 19, 2008

He represents the policies of the past. He represents the tactics with the past. We represent change.

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May 19, 2008

There is a spirit that brought us here tonight, a spirit of change, and hope, and possibility.

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May 19, 2008

American workers who have committed themselves to their employers expect in return to be treated with a modicum of respect and fairness.

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May 19, 2008

But this year's Republican primary was a contest to see which candidate could out-Bush the other, and that's a contest that John McCain won.

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May 19, 2008

Change is a tax code that rewards work instead of wealth, by cutting taxes for middle-class families, and senior citizens, and struggling homeowners.

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