Political Quotes

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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Dec 6, 2014

Her genius, her compassion, for just being funny, we honor tonight Lily Tomlin.

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Dec 5, 2014

Raising the minimum wage would benefit nearly 28 million American workers.

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Dec 5, 2014

It is my highest responsibility to do everything possible to protect American citizens.

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Dec 5, 2014

We remember Luke and his family, as well as the families of those Americans who are still being held captive overseas.

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Dec 5, 2014

The callous disregard for Luke's life is more proof of the depths of AQAP's depravity.

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Dec 5, 2014

November was the 10th month in a row we've added more than 200,000 jobs.

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Dec 5, 2014

The United States of America continues to outperform much of the world.

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Dec 5, 2014

The United States strongly condemns the barbaric murder of Luke Somers at the hands of Al Qaida terrorists.

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Dec 5, 2014

I offer my deepest condolences to Luke's family and to his loved ones.

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Dec 4, 2014

America's businesses created more than 300,000 jobs last month.

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Dec 4, 2014

We're going to keep at it until every single American who is willing and able to work can find not just any job, but a job that pays a decent wage.

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Dec 4, 2014

I stressed my strong gratitude to His Majesty for all the efforts that his men and women in uniform have made.

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Dec 4, 2014

As we pause today to remember the legacy of Madiba, I hope we can all take a moment to reflect on how Mandela's life has inspired our own.

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Dec 4, 2014

I believe that the process is moving in the right direction, and we have spent some time on seeing how we can move the process forward.

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Dec 4, 2014

Jordan is one of our most effective and capable and steadfast partners in not only the Middle East, but around the world.

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Dec 4, 2014

One year ago, the world lost a leader whose struggle and sacrifices inspired us to stand up for our fundamental principles.

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