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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.

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Nov 12, 2007

When I'm President, we're not going to wait twenty years or ten years to raise the minimum wage - we'll raise it to keep pace with inflation every year so that American workers aren't falling behind.

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Nov 12, 2007

We need to stand up to the business lobby that's been getting their friends in Congress and in the White House to block card check.

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Nov 11, 2007

Our veterans are a part of an unbroken line of Americans who have borne the greatest burden for our freedom.

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Nov 11, 2007

Keeping faith with those who serve must always be a core American value and a cornerstone of American patriotism.

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Nov 11, 2007

my commitment to reclaiming the American Dream by providing relief for the middle class and supporting America's workers.

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Nov 11, 2007

I'll be a President who ensures that America serves our men and women in uniform as well as they've served us.

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Nov 11, 2007

Our commitment to those who serve begins at enlistment and it must never end.

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Nov 11, 2007

But every night that a veteran sleeps on the street, we are not keeping that trust.

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Nov 11, 2007

If we are really serious about winning this election, Democrats, then we can't live in fear of losing it. This party, the party of Jefferson and Jackson, of Roosevelt and Kennedy has always made the biggest difference in the lives of the…

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Nov 11, 2007

I am running for president because I am sick and tired of Democrats thinking that the only way to look tough on national security is by talking and acting and voting like George Bush Republicans.

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Nov 10, 2007

I think that what Senator Clinton's been doing is running what's considered a textbook Washington campaign.

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