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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.

Jan 14, 2009

I firmly believe that the evidence shows that timely government investment will be very beneficial.

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Jan 14, 2009

I am committed to addressing the funding shortfall that the National Parks Service has experienced, and ensuring that by 2016, the National Parks Service centennial, the national park system has the resources it needs to meet its unmet…

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Jan 14, 2009

Preventing genocide must be a national priority.

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Jan 14, 2009

the detention facility at GTMO has become a liability for the United States.

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Jan 14, 2009

Indian nations have never asked much of the United States, only for what was promised by treaty obligations to their forebears.

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Jan 14, 2009

We're going to have this trillion dollar deficit, and it's not my fault.

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Jan 14, 2009

the U.S. will use all available policy tools at its disposal and the full weight of its diplomacy to defend and advocate for broader and stronger support for human rights around the world.

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Jan 14, 2009

The SEC is not solely responsible for policing the entire financial market, but as the agency charged with investor protection, we must be able to look to the SEC to prevent outright fraud and manipulation of American investors.

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Jan 14, 2009

This scam is at least a decade old, owing its success to 'multiple failures' at the SEC and elsewhere to catch this crook.

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