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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.

Nov 20, 2008

She's yet to cite what experience, in fact, prepares her for that 3 a.m. phone call.

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Nov 20, 2008

He has been one of the prime architects with Paulson and with Bernanke of this bailout effort.

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Nov 20, 2008

But if we are to truly meet our shared challenges, we must all work together.

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Nov 20, 2008

As President-elect, I see the Olympic and Paralympic Games as an opportunity for our nation to reach out, welcome the world to our shores, and strengthen our friendships across the globe.

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Nov 19, 2008

Yes. I think he's an extraordinary outlier. He is the kind of -- you know, he's a pioneer in so many respects.

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Nov 18, 2008

A new dawn of American leadership is at hand. To those who would tear the world down, we will defeat you.

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Nov 18, 2008

I am pleased to announce these new additions to our team, and I'll be relying on their broad and diverse experience in the months ahead as we work to strengthen our economy, reform Washington, and meet the great challenges of our time.

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Nov 18, 2008

I expressed my appreciation for their congratulations on my election.

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Nov 17, 2008

What you see in FDR that I -- I hope my team can emulate is not always getting it right but projecting a sense of confidence and a willingness to try things and experiment.

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Nov 17, 2008

There's a wisdom there and a humility about his approach to government, even before he was president, that I just find -- find very helpful.

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Nov 17, 2008

that will strengthen our security and create millions of new jobs in the process

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