Sep 20, 2008
Look, if the question is executive experience, then Senator McCain and I are on equal footing.
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 20, 2008
The American people need to know that we feel as great a sense of urgency about the emergency on Main Street as we do the emergency on Wall Street.
Sep 20, 2008
Recent events in the Caucasus region remind us of both the importance of rededicating ourselves to peace, and the possibility of progress even where there is a long history of alienation.
Sep 20, 2008
I am running for President of the United States because the dreams of the American people must not be endangered any more.
Sep 20, 2008
If we had had a regulatory system that had kept pace with the changes in the financial system, that would have had an enormous impact in containing some of the problems that are out there.
Sep 19, 2008
It strikes me that for us to deliver a message of clarity to the Iraqis and to the surrounding countries that we are not looking at a permanent occupation, but we want to partner with you to structure a stable and secure Iraq.
Sep 19, 2008
I want that done as quickly as possible so that we are not exposing that.
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