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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 30, 2008

Clearly, Senator McCain doesn't know how to capture bin Laden, because he was supportive of a huge strategic blunder when it came to accomplishing the task.

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Oct 30, 2008

We have to seize this moment, because it's not just an energy independence issue. It's also a national security issue and it's a jobs issue.

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Oct 30, 2008

Top priority may not be any of those five. It may be continuing to stabilize the financial system.

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Oct 30, 2008

Don't -- don't wait until November 4. You don't know what might happen on November 4. Your car might break down. You might have an emergency.

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Oct 30, 2008

I think we are going to need a second stimulus. One of my commitments is to make sure that that stimulus includes a tax cut for 95 percent of working Americans.

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Oct 30, 2008

I would certainly consider any position for John McCain where I thought he was going to be the best person for our country. He and I have had a tough fight, but I think that I certainly have respect for him.

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Oct 30, 2008

Well, top priority may not be any of those five. It may be continuing to stabilize the financial system. We don't know yet what's going to happen in January. And none of this can be accomplished if we continue to see a potential meltdown…

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Oct 29, 2008

John McCain has still not been able to tell the American people a single major thing he'd do differently from George Bush when it comes to the economy.

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Oct 29, 2008

They haven't served a red America or a blue America. They've served the United States of America.

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Oct 29, 2008

Don't believe for a second this election is over. Don't think for a minute power can seize anything. It's going to get nasty, I'm sure, in the next four days.

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Oct 29, 2008

I ask you to believe, not just in my ability to bring about change but in yours.

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