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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.

Oct 31, 2008

You know, I know that General Petraeus has discussed the possibility of trying to peel away more moderate factions within the Taliban.

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Oct 31, 2008

We're going to let you buy the same kind of health insurance that members of Congress give themselves.

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Oct 31, 2008

If you already have health insurance, the only thing I'm going to do is I'm going to work to lower your premiums.

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Oct 31, 2008

You will not see your taxes increase one single dime. Not your income tax, not your payroll tax, not your capital gains tax, no tax. We're not going to raise taxes on the middle class. We're going to cut taxes for the middle class. That's…

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Oct 31, 2008

Tuesday is our opportunity to bring this country the change we need.

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Oct 31, 2008

I'll give a tax break to 95 percent of workers and their families.

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Oct 31, 2008

We can choose hope over fear, unity over division; the promise of change over the power of the status quo.

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Oct 30, 2008

Most of all, I knew the American people were a decent, generous people willing to work hard and sacrifice for future generations.

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