I challenge every American to keep asking that simple question: 'How can I give back to these troops and families who have given me so much?'
Barack Obama
The Public Record
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.
This is not an exercise in finger pointing, but an exercise in asserting responsibility.
Get your child checked, but be confident that your child can thrive and will be fine as long as you know what they need and know how to access the resources that they need.
On National Day of Prayer, we rededicate ourselves to extending this freedom to all people.
Let us resolve to guide our children and grandchildren to embrace freedom for all, to see God in everyone, and to remember that no matter what differences they may have, they, just like we, will always be united by their common humanity.
Every day, women and men use the wisdom gained from humble prayer to spread kindness and to make our world a better place.
I invite the citizens of our Nation to give thanks, in accordance with their own faiths and consciences, for our many freedoms and blessings.
Our country is stronger, our economy is stronger, is safer than it was eight years ago.





