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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 1, 2009

This is something that the Democrats don't need and don't want, and they need to fix it.

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Jan 1, 2009

That created stress and tension that I think a lot of couples find themselves in, and we had to really work through that -- that time in our lives and figure out -- I had to figure out how I got the sort of support that I needed without…

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Jan 1, 2009

And I find that my kids thrive in the same regard, so some of my taskmaster-ness is intended to protect them.

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Dec 29, 2008

He is going to have to be the one leading this effort, not the secretary of state.

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Dec 29, 2008

If somebody was sending rockets into my house where my two daughters sleep at night, I'm going to do everything in my power to stop that and I would expect Israelis to do the same thing.

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Dec 28, 2008

If somebody was sending rockets into my house where my two daughters sleep at night, I'm going to do everything in my power to stop that. And I would expect Israelis to do the same thing.

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Dec 28, 2008

It is my hope I can serve as an effective partner, whether as a United States Senator or as a President in bringing about a more lasting peace in the region.

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Dec 25, 2008

Sasha and Malia, I love you both more than you can imagine. And you have earned the new puppy that's coming with us to the White House.

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Dec 25, 2008

At the end of the day the only country that can really bring these countries back to a position where they're not potentially going to war is the United States.

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Dec 23, 2008

Many troops are serving their second, third, or fourth tour of duty.

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