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.
Dec 27, 2007
He's the only candidate in either party who can change the way business is done in Washington.
Dec 27, 2007
He's the only candidate in this race who's actually taken power away from lobbyists.
Dec 27, 2007
Barack understands the issues that matter to folks in the Quad Cities.
Dec 26, 2007
You can't fall in line behind the conventional thinking on issues as profound as war and offer yourself as the leader who is best prepared to chart a new and better course for America.
Dec 26, 2007
The real gamble in this election is playing the same Washington game with the same Washington players and expecting a different result.
Dec 26, 2007
Most of all, I believed in the power of the American people to be the real agents of change in this country.
Dec 26, 2007
I don't need any lectures on how to bring about change, because I haven't just talked about it on the campaign trail.
Dec 26, 2007
I know that hope has been the guiding force behind the most improbable changes this country has ever made.
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