Dec 8, 2014
As President of the United States I'm always responsible for problems that aren't solved right away.
Barack Obama
The Public Record
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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Dec 8, 2014
The decisions following the 9/11 attacks relating to this former program are part of our history as Americans.
Dec 8, 2014
The men and women serving in the U.S. intelligence community have done extraordinary and heroic and patriotic work in protecting our nation and our allies across the globe.
Dec 8, 2014
We are committed to sending a clear message to the world that we support transparency.
Dec 8, 2014
There is no greater opportunity to help more people, to make a bigger difference.
Dec 8, 2014
The United States will always lift up those who seek to work for the world as it should be.
Dec 8, 2014
We will continue to defend the rights of ethnic and religious minorities.
Dec 8, 2014
Some terrible mistakes were made in allowing these kinds of practices to take place.
Dec 8, 2014
I think the President has been pretty clear about what his position is on a range of these complicated topics.
Dec 8, 2014
I'm confident that if we are focused on it and are willing to talk about these honestly, ten years from now things will be better.
Dec 8, 2014
I'm not going to comment on the details of these diplomatic discussions for reasons I think you can understand.
Dec 8, 2014
Even though sometimes history moves backwards, sometimes it moves sideways, that if people of goodwill keep pushing, eventually we have a more just society.
Dec 8, 2014
We have to constantly ask ourselves, how can we serve Americans better?
Dec 7, 2014
If we want America to stay on the cutting edge, we need young Americans like you to master the tools and technology that will change the way we do just about everything.
Dec 7, 2014
Learning these skills isn't just important for your future - it's important for our country's future.
Dec 7, 2014
Foster youth, like all youth, do best with a permanent and loving family.
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