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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 12, 2009

We will ask our NATO allies to reconsider national restrictions on NATO forces.

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Jan 12, 2009

The NATO force is short-staffed and some countries' contributing forces are imposing restrictions.

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Jan 12, 2009

I support expanded trade with East Asia provided that it is safe, fair, and beneficial to American workers and consumers.

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Jan 12, 2009

We will stand up for oppressed people from Cuba to North Korea and from Burma to Zimbabwe and Sudan.

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Jan 12, 2009

Yes. There is no question that the Human Rights Council has been seriously flawed.

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Jan 12, 2009

the United States must reassert leadership in international negotiations on climate change.

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Jan 12, 2009

The U.S. will also pursue progress on climate change in subglobal, regional, and bilateral settings.

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Jan 12, 2009

I take very seriously our responsibility under the Taiwan Relations Act to make available to Taiwan defense articles and services that will enable it to maintain a sufficient self defense capability.

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Jan 12, 2009

We must encourage all parties to work toward peaceful settlement.

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Jan 12, 2009

We cannot, and will not, allow terrorists to stand in the way of progress.

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Jan 12, 2009

The Pakistani Government must do all it can to find out who perpetrated these horrible attacks and bring these terrorists to justice.

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