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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 15, 2008

Now, recently, one of John's top advisers told the 'Daily News' that if we keep talking about the economy, McCain is going to lose. So tonight, I'd like to talk about the economy.

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Oct 15, 2008

Looking around tonight at all the gourmet food and champagne it's clear that no expenses spared. It's like an executive sales meeting at AIG.

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Oct 15, 2008

Together, we'll make it clear that no woman ever struggles alone.

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Oct 15, 2008

I'll require coverage of essential preventive services like mammograms in all federally supported health plans.

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Oct 15, 2008

We'll stop treating this as just a woman's issue, and start recognizing that when a woman is attacked, that abuse scars not only the victim, but her loved ones.

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Oct 15, 2008

I will make the fight against cancer an urgent national priority by doubling federal cancer research funding.

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Oct 15, 2008

Now is the time to commit ourselves to waging a war against cancer as aggressive as the war cancer wages against us.

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Oct 15, 2008

For millions of Americans, my mother's story is all too familiar.

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