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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 11, 2008

There is no reason we shouldn't pass the 21st century G.I. Bill. John McCain is one of the few senators of either party who opposed this bill, because he thinks it's too generous. He thinks it's too generous. I could not disagree with him…

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May 10, 2008

So to the mothers in my life and to the mothers in all our lives, Happy Mother's Day.

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May 9, 2008

Over the next six months, Vote for Change is going to bring new participants into the process, adding scores of new voices to this critical dialogue about our future.

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May 8, 2008

I would want to have a broad-ranging discussion with Senator Clinton about how I could make her feel good about the process and have her on the team moving forward. But, as I said, it's premature right now. She's still actively running…

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May 8, 2008

There's nothing wrong with us figuring out how, in a clean way, to utilize our coal resources.

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May 8, 2008

I want to have a broad-ranging discussions with Senator Clinton about how I could make her feel good about the process and have her on the team moving forward. But as I said it's premature right now. She's still actively running. And we…

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May 7, 2008

I think that what people are looking for is good judgment. They're looking for somebody who is going to be able to assess the very real risks that are out there and deploy our forces, not just military, but diplomatic, political, economic…

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May 7, 2008

I have said that they are a terrorist organization, that we should not negotiate with them unless they recognize Israel, renounce violence and unless they're willing to abide by previous accords between the Palestinians and the Israelis.

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May 7, 2008

Does he believe the race against Clinton is over and hear what he has that has the McCain camp crying foul.

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May 7, 2008

Israel is not only our strongest ally in the region and one of our strongest allies in the world, but there is a special connection between America and Israel.

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