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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.

Sep 24, 2008

Every child - every boy, and every girl - should have the ability to go to school.

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Sep 23, 2008

We cannot bail out Wall Street without helping millions of families facing foreclosure on Main Street.

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Sep 23, 2008

There should be a path for taxpayers to recover their money, and to turn a profit if Wall Street prospers.

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Sep 23, 2008

But here's what I also know: I know we can steer ourselves out of this crisis.

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Sep 23, 2008

We should not hand over a blank check to the discretion of one man.

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Sep 23, 2008

This plan cannot be a welfare program for CEOs whose greed and irresponsibility has contributed to this crisis.

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Sep 23, 2008

That's why our economy hasn't just been the world's greatest wealth generator - it's bound America together.

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Sep 23, 2008

I will finally keep the promise of affordable, accessible health care for every single American.

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Sep 23, 2008

I don't want to wake up in four years to find that more Americans fell out of the middle-class.

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