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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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Sep 6, 2006

has thought been given about raising the renewable fuel standard to reflect the fact that we're actually doing better than we might have anticipated

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Sep 6, 2006

I've said it many times but our dependence on foreign oil threatens not only our economic security but also our national security.

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Sep 6, 2006

But you haven't issued any recommendations yet, but this is something that your office is investigating, at least, would that be accurate?

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Sep 6, 2006

If you don't know, it would be great if you could get back to my office on it.

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Sep 6, 2006

I have repeated many times that our dependence on foreign oil is not just an economic security issue but also a national security issue.

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Sep 6, 2006

For these reasons, I was pleased to have cosponsored the renewable fuels standard that passed last year.

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Jun 27, 2006

I think we make a mistake when we fail to acknowledge the power of faith in people's lives.

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Jun 27, 2006

The politicians have come, and they're clapping kind of off rhythm. To the choir. We don't need that.

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Jun 27, 2006

If we're not talking about how our values inform our public policies, then we are going to be vulnerable to the accusation that we are secular and can't speak to the things that are important to people.

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Mar 15, 2006

Increasing America's debt weakens us domestically and internationally. Leadership means that the buck stops here. Instead, Washington is shifting the burden of bad choices today onto the backs of our children and grandchildren. America has…

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