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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 19, 2008

If I am President, I will make sure those insurance companies can never do that again.

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Oct 18, 2008

It is time to turn the page on eight years of economic policies that put Wall Street before Main Street.

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Oct 18, 2008

This is a moment where we all need to come together as one nation.

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Oct 18, 2008

John McCain thinks that giving these Americans a break is socialism.

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Oct 18, 2008

I believe that we can steer ourselves out of this crisis because I believe in this country.

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Oct 18, 2008

This debate – and this election – comes down to what we value.

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Oct 17, 2008

If I am President, I will invest $15 billion a year in renewable sources of energy to create five million new, green jobs over the next decade.

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Oct 17, 2008

I want to cut taxes - cut taxes - for 95 percent of all workers.

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