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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.

Aug 3, 2008

This addiction is one of the most dangerous and urgent threats this nation has ever faced.

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Aug 3, 2008

Breaking our oil addiction is one of the greatest challenges our generation will ever face.

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Aug 1, 2008

The American dream isn't something that happens to you - it's something you strive for and work for and seize with your own two hands.

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Aug 1, 2008

We can spend some of that money right here in America, in cities all across this country.

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Jul 31, 2008

If we want to create jobs, we should do more to make work pay for ordinary Americans, not boost the profits of oil companies.

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Jul 31, 2008

Well, I think that if he was -- if he was captured alive, then we would make a decision to bring the full weight of not only U.S. justice, but world justice down on him.

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Jul 31, 2008

I supported investments already in alternative energy. And Senator McCain has opposed them. As president, I'm going to invest in renewable energies like wind power and solar power and bio-fuel. That's how America is going to free itself…

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Jul 31, 2008

Senator McCain, unfortunately, doesn't seem to see the problem. He surveyed the Bush economic record and he said that we had quote-unquote 'made great progress with the economy.'

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Jul 31, 2008

Well, I think that, if he was -- if he was captured alive, then we would make a decision to bring the whole weight of not only U.S. justice, but world justice down on him.

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