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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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Mar 25, 2008

I will take on anybody. If I have got the American people behind me, then I fear no man, and I fear no woman.

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Mar 24, 2008

She doesn't believe in transparency and hasn't even released her earmarks, because -- just like she hasn't released her income tax returns.

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Mar 23, 2008

On day one, I will end this war. Not because politics compels it. Not because our troops cannot bear the burden, as heavy as it is, but because it is the right thing to do.

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Mar 23, 2008

I'm running for president because it's time to turn the page on a failed ideology.

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Mar 23, 2008

I've got news for John McCain. He took us into a war along with George Bush that should have never been authorized.

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Mar 21, 2008

On day one, I will end this war. Not because politics compels it. Not because our troops cannot bear the burden as heavy as it is. But because it is the right thing to do.

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Mar 21, 2008

When it came to making the most important foreign policy decision of our generation, the decision to invade Iraq, Senator Clinton got it wrong.

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Mar 21, 2008

I've got news for John McCain. He took us into war, along with George Bush, that should have never been authorized.

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Mar 21, 2008

I'm running for president because it's time to turn the page on a failed ideology.

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Mar 20, 2008

She called me and offered her the apologies, which I appreciated, but I also indicated that this is something that has to be investigated diligently and openly.

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