Political Quotes

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.

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Dec 16, 2007

I will recruit new teachers and make new investments in rural schools.

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Dec 16, 2007

Our next President shouldn't be judged by the number of years they have spent in Washington, they should be judged by whether or not they have delivered change for our communities.

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Dec 16, 2007

It's time to give small farmers the resources they need to be our best stewards of the land.

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Dec 16, 2007

Well it's time we stand up to those lobbyists and tell them that we're putting family farmers first.

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Dec 15, 2007

I'm in this race to take those tax breaks away from companies that are moving jobs overseas and put them in the pockets of hard working Americans who deserve it, and I'm the only candidate in this race to introduce a middle-class tax cut…

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Dec 15, 2007

We don't need any more tax breaks for the wealthiest corporations who didn't need them and didn't ask for them - it's time to give a break to working folks so that we put the American Dream within the reach of every American once more.

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Dec 14, 2007

This is an issue that matters to me not just as a U.S. Senator, or a candidate for president, but as a parent.

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Dec 14, 2007

The Consumer Product Safety Commission is about half the size it was a couple decades ago.

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Dec 14, 2007

Today, going Christmas shopping isn't just a matter of what toys would bring our children the most joy, but what toys are safe to give them.

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