Jul 16, 2008
People are ashamed. They love this country, and they want their cherished values and ideals restored.
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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Jul 15, 2008
I could not disagree more. Our troops and our NATO allies are performing heroically in Afghanistan, but I have argued for years that we lack the resources to finish the job because of our commitment to Iraq.
Jul 15, 2008
Senator McCain said just months ago that Afghanistan is not in trouble because of our diversion to Iraq. I could not disagree more. Our troops and our NATO allies are performing heroically in Afghanistan, but I have argued for years that…
Jul 15, 2008
As president, he'll rebuild our alliances to take out terrorist networks.
Jul 15, 2008
We must never let down our guard, nor suffer another failure of imagination.
Jul 15, 2008
It's time to send a clear message to the world: America seeks a world with no nuclear weapons.
Jul 15, 2008
Today, we confront the possibility of terrorists bent on our destruction possessing a nuclear weapon or bomb-making materials.
Jul 14, 2008
We cannot tolerate nuclear weapons in the hands of nations that support terror.
Jul 14, 2008
That is an achievable goal if we pursue a comprehensive plan to press the Iraqis to stand up.
Jul 14, 2008
I opposed going to war in Iraq; Senator McCain was one of Washington's biggest supporters for war.
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