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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 17, 2008

When I am President, it will not be business as usual when it comes to food safety.

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Feb 17, 2008

Don't tell me words don't matter. I have a dream, just words.

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Feb 17, 2008

Deval and I do trade ideas all the time. And, you know, he's occasionally used lines of mine. I would add that I notice Senator Clinton on occasion has used words of mine as well.

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Feb 17, 2008

If you've got a political candidate that people actually believe in, then there's something suspicious about that.

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Feb 17, 2008

If you have got a political candidate that people actually believe in, then there's something suspicious about that.

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Feb 14, 2008

Whether we are rich or poor, black or white, Latino or Asian.

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Feb 12, 2008

McCain actually showed some courage, and he said, you know what? This is irresponsible. He said, I can't support a tax cut with -- and I quote -- 'so many of the benefits going to the most fortunate.'

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Feb 12, 2008

McCain actually showed some courage when he said, 'You know what? This is irresponsible.' He said, 'I can't support a tax cut with' -- and I quote -- 'so many of the benefits going to the most fortunate.'

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