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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.

Feb 6, 2009

For homeowners who are victims of fraud, I have also proposed a $10 billion Foreclosure Prevention Fund that would help them sell a home that is beyond their means or modify their loan to avoid foreclosure or bankruptcy.

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Feb 6, 2009

The United States and its allies must remain vigilant and willing to defend freedom and prevent Russia from engendering shifts in the global power structure detrimental to U.S. national security interests.

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Feb 6, 2009

Promoting democracy, good governance, and the rule of law... is a core American foreign policy objective with regards to Russia.

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Feb 5, 2009

The so-called green jobs, also trying to make the country more energy-efficient.

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Feb 5, 2009

We've lost 3.6 million jobs since this recession began. That's 3.6 million Americans who wake up every day wondering how they are going to pay their bills, stay in their homes and provide for their children. That's 3.6 million Americans…

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Feb 5, 2009

We are going to get it in the spring. I think the theory was that the girls might be less inclined to do the walking when it was cold outside.

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Feb 5, 2009

No, I haven't had one on these grounds and, I -- you know, I -- sometimes it's hard, but, you know, I'm sticking to it.

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Feb 5, 2009

And these Americans are counting on us, all of us in Washington. We have to remember that we're here to work for them. And if we drag our feet and fail to act, this crisis could turn into a catastrophe.

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Feb 4, 2009

I have been baptized. Believe Jesus Christ is my Savior. Never been a Muslim. Nothing wrong with being Muslim, we have wonderful Muslim-Americans. But the point is, the point is, don't lie about my religion.

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