Sep 27, 2007
the plan he articulated to strengthen our civil rights and criminal justice laws is a clear, thoughtful, and well reasoned approach to addressing some of this country's most pressing issues.
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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Sep 27, 2007
What's truly risky is to let the same injustice remain year after year.
Sep 27, 2007
I don't oppose all wars. What I am opposed to is a dumb war. What I am opposed to is a rash war.
Sep 27, 2007
It will take a movement to ensure that every young person gets the chance that Howard gave all of you.
Sep 27, 2007
The most important thing I'll do is call on you every day to take a risk and do your part to carry this movement forward.
Sep 24, 2007
Five decades ago, the Little Rock Nine took the lead in America's long march to freedom.
Sep 24, 2007
Nine young men and women showed the world that in the face of impossible odds, ordinary people could do extraordinary things.
Sep 23, 2007
Iran is now the greatest strategic challenge to America in the Middle East in a generation.
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