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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.

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Apr 3, 2022

Beau Biden was an original. He was a good man, a man of character, a man who loved deeply, and was loved in return.

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Mar 23, 2022

We had excellent discussions with the president yesterday. I am aware of not only the extraordinary work that you have done on behalf of the Russian people.

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Mar 20, 2022

While we cannot replace Justice Stevens' experience or wisdom, I will seek someone with similar qualities: an independent mind, a record of excellence and integrity, a fierce dedication to the rule of law, and a keen understanding of how…

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Mar 7, 2022

Each day, we send nearly $1 billion of our wealth to foreign countries for their oil.

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Feb 23, 2022

We have seen forces of authoritarianism -- quote -- 'make headway around the world, an assault on democracy, the rule of law, equality. Russia`s invasion of Ukraine shows where these dangerous trends can lead and why they cannot be left…

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Feb 21, 2022

The Russians can`t change us or significantly weaken us. They are a smaller country. They are a weaker country. Their economy doesn`t produce anything that anybody wants to buy accept oil and gas and arms. They don`t innovate. But they can…

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Feb 16, 2022

The country is breaking apart. There`s a turning point where he`s going to have to take a stand.

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Feb 16, 2022

I think we have to worry when one of our major political parties is willing to embrace a way of thinking about our democracy that would be unrecognizable and unacceptable even five years ago.

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Feb 15, 2022

If I watched FOX News, I wouldn’t vote for me either.

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Feb 15, 2022

If I watched FOX News, I wouldn`t vote for me either, right?

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Feb 14, 2022

I know there’s not a parent in America who doesn’t feel the same overwhelming grief that I do.

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Feb 10, 2022

the party should take the wins you can get and said it doesn`t help to whine about the stuff you can`t change.

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