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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Oct 4, 2007

It's not enough to lay a wreath on Memorial Day, or to make a speech on Veteran's Day.

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Oct 4, 2007

We'll have a simple policy when it comes to homeless veterans: zero tolerance.

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Oct 3, 2007

The secret authorization of brutal interrogations is an outrageous betrayal of our core values, and a grave danger to our security.

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Oct 3, 2007

I will not be a President who sends our Guard off to fight in a misguided war, while telling America's governors to hope that a big snowstorm won't hit next winter, or that a tornado won't come through town.

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Oct 3, 2007

Torture is how you set back America's standing in the world, not how you strengthen it.

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Oct 3, 2007

Torture is how you get bad information, not good intelligence.

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Oct 3, 2007

I will not be a President who extends tours for our Guard units overseas, while Americans are stranded on rooftops right here at home.

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Oct 3, 2007

Torture is not a part of the answer - it is a fundamental part of the problem with this administration's approach.

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Oct 3, 2007

It's time to tell the world that America rejects torture without exception or equivocation.

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