Apr 2, 2007
And we will then review the situation and if you have not initiated the withdrawal at that point, then we may put you on an even shorter leash, right?
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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Apr 2, 2007
I obey the cardinal rule of any politician, and that is to ask you all for your vote.
Apr 2, 2007
We've got a war that I believe should have never been authorized and should have never been waged.
Mar 19, 2007
It is time to bring this conflict to a responsible end so we can bring our troops home.
Mar 19, 2007
Too many of our best have now returned from Iraq shrouded in the flag they loved.
Mar 19, 2007
No amount of U.S. soldiers can solve the grievances that lay at the heart of someone else's civil war.
Mar 19, 2007
The consequences of this war have been dire, and the sacrifices have been immeasurable.
Mar 14, 2007
A withdrawal would be gradual and keep some U.S. troops in the region to prevent a wider war and go after al Qaeda and other terrorists.
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