With both countries facing very difficult economic times, it's important to work together to maintain a constructive and comprehensive dialogue.
Barack Obama
The Public Record
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.
Recovery won't happen overnight, and it's likely that things will get worse before they get better.
We start this new year in the midst of an economic crisis unlike any we have seen in our lifetime.
Our first job is to put people back to work and get our economy working again.
It's not too late to change course – but only if we take immediate and dramatic action.
I'm confident that Dennis Blair and Leon Panetta are the right leaders to advance the work of our intelligence communities.
I was clear throughout this campaign and have been clear throughout this transition that under my administration, the states does not torture.
There are going to be a whole host of good ideas out there, and we welcome all of them.





