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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.
This is not a personal issue. I think that it is important for every country in its relationship with the United States to recognize that the U.S. has a process of making policy. Prime Minister Netanyahu made all sorts of claims. This was…
Continue our journey to Mars and push out into the solar system not just to visit, but to stay.
For pennies on the dollar, the space program has improved our lives, advanced our society, strengthened our economy, and inspired generations of Americans.
If, in fact, IRS personnel engaged in the kind of practices that have been reported on and were intentionally targeting conservative groups, then that is outrageous and there is no place for it.
Our objective is clear. We will degrade and ultimately destroy ISIL through a comprehensive and sustained counterterrorism strategy.
And to those Members of Congress who question my authority to make our immigration system work better or question the wisdom of me acting where Congress has failed, I have one answer: Pass a bill.
The notion that I could just suspend deportations through Executive orders, that is just not the case.
These American forces will not have a combat mission--we will not get dragged into another ground war in Iraq.
We lead best when we combine military power with strong diplomacy; when we leverage our power with coalition building.
We cannot allow these communities to be driven from their ancient homelands.
Today, I'm calling on the Department of Labor to update the rules and requirements that retirement advisors put the best interests of their clients above their own financial interests.
The White House is ignoring a panel's recommendation to seek an outsider for the job after a series of security mishaps.
We must never accept the premise that they put forward because it is a lie. Nor should we grant these terrorists the religious legitimacy that they seek. They are not religious leaders. They're terrorists.
Al-Qaeda and ISIL and groups like it are desperate for legitimacy. They try to portray themselves as religious leaders, holy warriors in defense of Islam. That's why ISIL presumes to declare itself the Islamic state. And they propagate the…
As I said before, I'm not willing to just stand by and do nothing. And engage in a lot of political rhetoric. I'm interested in actually solving problems. I'd like to see Congress take that same approach.
In many cases, you can get health insurance for less than a hundred dollars a month. Just go to healthcare.gov to figure out how to sign up.
Deadline for signing up for -- the deadline for signing up for health insurance is February, Febru ...
We will have approximately 9,800 U.S. service members. By the end of 2015, we will have reduced that presence by roughly half
I think now, with a new National Unity Government that almost 85 percent of the people want in that country, there's no reason that the Taliban can't come to the table and talk and be part of the political process.
If someone wants to build a coal power plan, they can. It is just that it will bankrupt them.
I'm convinced that the United States should not get dragged back into another prolong ground war in the Middle-East. That's not our National Security interest and is not necessary for us to defeat ISIL.
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