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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

Today, I'm proud to add my voice in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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Oct 15, 2008

Today, I join all Americans in observing Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

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Oct 14, 2008

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

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Oct 14, 2008

Now, it is true that my friend and supporter, Warren Buffett, for example, could afford to pay a little more in taxes.

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Oct 14, 2008

We need policies that grow our economy from the bottom-up, so that every American, everywhere, has the chance to get ahead.

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Oct 14, 2008

If you want real change - if you want an economy that rewards work, and that works for Main Street and Wall Street; if you want tax relief for the middle class and millions of new jobs; then I ask you to knock on some doors, make some…

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Oct 14, 2008

I will not allow countries to out-teach us today so they can out-compete us tomorrow.

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Oct 14, 2008

We will all need to sacrifice and we will all need to pull our weight because now more than ever, we are all in this together.

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