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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.

Dec 17, 2008

I have great faith and confidence in the ability of the team I've announced to make this possible.

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Dec 17, 2008

I have great faith and confidence in the ability of these outstanding public servants to make this possible.

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Dec 17, 2008

I am a fierce advocate for equality for gay and lesbian Americans.

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Dec 17, 2008

We're not going to agree on every single issue. But what we have to do is be able to create an atmosphere where we can disagree without being disagreeable. And then focus on those things that we hold in common as Americans.

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Dec 17, 2008

We've got shovel-ready projects all across the country. And governors and mayors are pleading to fund it. The minute we can get those investments to the state level, jobs are going to be created.

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Dec 17, 2008

We're not going to agree on every single issue, but what we have to do is to be able to create an atmosphere when we -- where we can disagree without being disagreeable and then focus on those things that we hold in common as Americans.

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Dec 16, 2008

I'm not sure they're going to last until Inaugural Day. You may need to move on this.

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Dec 16, 2008

I'm not sure they're going to last until inaugural day; you may need to move on this.

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Dec 16, 2008

Ken will bring to the Department of the Interior an abiding commitment to this land we love.

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Dec 16, 2008

Our wide open spaces are not only a blessing to be enjoyed, they are the foundation of a brighter future.

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Dec 16, 2008

In the end, that is not only our responsibility as Americans, it is our obligation as stewards of God's Earth.

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