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 14, 2007

I've challenged the Bush administration and the toy companies to do a better job of protecting our children from unsafe toys, especially those made in China.

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Dec 14, 2007

It's time we had an agency that actually had the tools - and the leadership - to fight for consumer safety.

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Dec 14, 2007

When folks tell me I can't do something, that's when I like to do it.

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Dec 13, 2007

When folks say I can't do something, that's when I like to do it.

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Dec 12, 2007

We can only do it if we have the courage to change, if we can bring the country together.

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Dec 12, 2007

We've got to turn off the TV set. We've got to put away the video game. And we have to tell our children that education is not a passive activity; it is something that we have to be actively engaged in.

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Dec 12, 2007

But we can only do it if we have the courage to change, if we can bring the country together.

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Dec 12, 2007

We have to turn off the TV set, we have got to put away the video game and we have to tell our children that education is not a passive activity. It is something that you have to be actively engaged in.

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