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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 4, 2008

If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible, who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time, who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your…

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Nov 4, 2008

I will compete in Florida. I'm going to compete here in the South, Virginia and North Carolina. I will have the audacity to challenge the Republican foundation in Ohio and Indiana.

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Nov 4, 2008

From parliaments and palaces to those who are huddled around radios in the forgotten corners of the world, our stories are singular, but our destiny is shared. A new dawn of American leadership is at hand. To those -- to those who would…

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Nov 4, 2008

The road ahead will be long. Our climb will be steep. We may not get there in one year or even in one term. But, America, I have never been more hopeful than I am tonight that we will get there.

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Nov 4, 2008

He wants to make sure that his vision is the one that is enacted. He is not, again, he is not thinking short term.

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Nov 3, 2008

If there is anyone out there who still doubt that America has a place where all things are possible, who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time, who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your…

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Nov 3, 2008

I will never forget who this victory truly belongs to - it belongs to you.

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Nov 3, 2008

I have never been more hopeful than I am tonight that we will get there.

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Nov 3, 2008

Let us summon a new spirit of patriotism; of service and responsibility.

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Nov 3, 2008

This victory alone is not the change we seek - it is only the chance for us to make that change.

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