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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.

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Dec 17, 2014

I encourage President al-Sisi to invest in the political, economic, and social aspirations of the Egyptian people.

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Dec 16, 2014

The pope wrote a letter to both presidents, the president of Cuba and the president of the United States encouraging them to resolve this issue.

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Dec 16, 2014

To those who have supported these measures, I thank you for being partners in our efforts. In particular, I want to thank his holiness to Pope Francis whole moral example shows us the importance of pursuing the world as it should be rather…

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Dec 16, 2014

This last conversation was substantive. I was very insistent with him that we would continue to promote democracy and human rights and speak out forcefully on behalf of the freedom of the people of Cuba.

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Dec 16, 2014

We do this on the premise that it does not make sense to impose restrictions on the American people and on American businesses that disadvantage the freedom of Americans to travel.

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Dec 16, 2014

I believe that we can do more to support the Cuban people and promote our values through engagement.

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Dec 16, 2014

I express my condolences on behalf of the American people to the families that lost loved ones.

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Dec 16, 2014

We can never erase the history between us, but we believe that you should be empowered to live with dignity and self-determination.

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Dec 16, 2014

We believe Alan was wrongfully imprisoned, and we are overwhelmed with joy that Alan will be reunited with his family.

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Dec 16, 2014

Cuban Americans have been reunited with their families and are the best possible ambassadors for our values.

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Dec 16, 2014

The American people stand with Pakistan in the face of this tragedy.

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Dec 16, 2014

The fact that we are reestablishing diplomatic relations is, frankly, a better way in our view of advancing our interests and our values.

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Dec 16, 2014

The United States will continue to support Pakistan in its fight against extremism.

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Dec 16, 2014

The United States of America is changing its relationship with the people of Cuba.

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Dec 16, 2014

Raj has embodied America's finest values by proactively advancing our development priorities.

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Dec 16, 2014

Today Alan returned home, reunited with his family at long last.

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Dec 16, 2014

I look forward to working together with Prime Minister Abe in the new year.

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Dec 16, 2014

We will end an outdated approach that, for decades, has failed to advance our interests.

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Dec 16, 2014

The United States stands ready to provide assistance as Australia moves forward.

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Dec 16, 2014

Change is hard, in our own lives and in the lives of nations.

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Dec 16, 2014

We believe that openness is a better policy than isolation in advancing the things that we care about in Cuba.

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