“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 7, 2008

If I had my way, we would not have gone into Iraq in the first place.

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May 7, 2008

This -- this is offensive. And I think it's disappointing, because John McCain always says, well, I'm not going to run that kind of politics.

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May 7, 2008

We have had an administration that's been profligate, that has raised our national debt to a record level.

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May 7, 2008

Senator Clinton has shown herself to be an extraordinary candidate. She is tireless, she is smart. She is capable. And so obviously she'd be on anybody's short list to be a potential vice presidential candidate.

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May 7, 2008

I think we have seen voters across the country say they are ready for change.

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May 7, 2008

It's my belief that this country has always grown when it grows from the bottom up.

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May 7, 2008

And so it is critical that we send a message around the world we will stand with Israel, we want them around not just for 60 years, but for 600 years.

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May 7, 2008

But -- because think about what I am going to be running against: the failed policies of the Bush administration, which John McCain wants to continue.

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