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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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Feb 25, 2008

Together, we can deepen engagement between the United States and Africa, and work for a world that advances our common security and common humanity.

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Feb 24, 2008

Senator Clinton, as part of the Clinton administration, supported NAFTA. In her book, she called it one of the administration's successes.

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Feb 21, 2008

I've put forward a plan that says every single person in these United States will be able to get health care that is at least good as the health care I have as a member of Congress.

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Feb 21, 2008

And I promise you we will not just win Texas. We will win this nomination. We will win this general election.

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Feb 21, 2008

I'll put forward a plan that says every single person in these United States will be able to get health care that is at least good as the health care I have as a member of Congress.

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Feb 20, 2008

Understand that when Senator Clinton says a mandate, it's not a mandate on government to provide health insurance, it's a mandate on individuals to purchase it.

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Feb 20, 2008

If we don't bring the country together, stop the endless bickering, actually focus on solutions and reduce the special interests that have dominated Washington, then we will not get anything done.

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Feb 20, 2008

Something that we can do immediately that I think is very important is to pass the DREAM Act, which allows children who through no fault of their own are here but have essentially grown up as Americans, allow them the opportunity for…

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Feb 20, 2008

I wouldn't be running if I didn't think I was prepared to be commander in chief. And my -- my No. 1 job as president will be to keep the American people safe.

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Feb 20, 2008

Well, I think they perceive reality of what's going on in Washington very clearly.

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Feb 20, 2008

We've got to stop giving tax breaks to companies that are shipping jobs overseas and invest those tax breaks in companies that are investing here in the United States of America. We have to end the Bush tax cuts to the wealthy. And to…

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