“I think we can all unequivocally say in 2026, football is not going anywhere.”
“When giant corporations and Wall Street investors buy up all the fire truck manufacturers, it’s a threat to public safety.”
“I want to stop the spread. They are picking homes like you, and I pick tomatoes in the grocery store.”
“It is imperative that FEMA helps communities quickly respond to wildfires and increase their resilience to future wildfire disasters”
“They are picking houses the way you pick tomatoes at the grocery store.”
“Protecting and defending innocent life is and remains important to our Legislature, governor, attorney general and citizens.”

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 17, 2008

More and more seniors are struggling with the cost of everything from gas to groceries.

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May 17, 2008

We must be the country where we say that we're all in this together.

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May 17, 2008

Americans who work hard their entire lives have earned the right to retire with dignity and security.

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May 17, 2008

Since the New Deal, we've had that basic understanding in America.

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May 17, 2008

Let me be clear: privatizing Social Security was a bad idea when George W. Bush proposed it.

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May 17, 2008

I think there is another option that is fairer to working men and women.

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May 17, 2008

I will fight every day to extend the promise of a retirement that is dignified and secure when I am President of the United States.

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May 17, 2008

We're not going to help folks reach retirement unless we encourage savings.

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May 17, 2008

It's time to end the outrage of CEOs cashing out while workers lose their pensions.

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May 15, 2008

I don't take what Bush says personally, but I was offended by what is a continuation of a strategy from this White House, now mimicked by Senator McCain, that replaces strategy and analysis and smart policy with bombast, exaggerations and…

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