It is not enough just to change political parties in the White House; that we've got to bring about more fundamental change.
Barack Obama
The Public Record
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.
Mitt Romney hasn't gotten a very good return on his invest many during this presidential campaign.
Latino voters know of my commitment to them and the work that I've done for years, then they gravitate towards my candidacy.
He and I shared, I think, a fundamental view that it is not enough just to change political parties in the White House, that we have got to bring about more fundamental change.
We have to give a pathway to citizenship after they have paid a fine and learned English.
The legislation, the authorization had the title, an authorization to use U.S. military force, U.S. military force, in Iraq. I think everybody, the day after that vote was taken, understood this was a vote potentially to go to war.
I believe we're at a defining moment in our history. Our nation is at war; our planet is in peril. Families all across the country are struggling with everything from back-breaking health care costs to trying to stay in their homes.
Before the latest round of immigrants showed up, you had huge unemployment rates among African-American youth. And, so, I think to suggest somehow that the problem that we're seeing in inner-city unemployment, for example, is attributable…
I'm not just ready on day one. I'm right on day one. I was right on the war to begin with.
I respect Senator Clinton. I think her service to this country has been extraordinary.





