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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Apr 26, 2016

Today, we honor this legacy by reflecting on those who have lost their lives in the workplace.

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Apr 26, 2016

I call upon all Americans to participate in ceremonies and activities in memory of those killed or injured due to unsafe working conditions.

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Apr 26, 2016

If you are hurt at the workplace after giving your all, you should still be able to keep food on the table.

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Apr 25, 2016

The only way to change this system is to engage it, not to withdraw from it.

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Apr 25, 2016

I think that I have an affinity for her, and I like to think she has an affinity for me because we're both pretty rational.

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Apr 25, 2016

Cuba's future is for the Cuban people to design.

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Apr 25, 2016

He called for free and fair elections, and pledged U.S. support for these aims.

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Apr 25, 2016

Today, we celebrate not only the start of a college education for many students, but also the progress that our nation has made to ensure that all hard-working students have a fair shot at earning their degrees and credentials.

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Apr 25, 2016

Our new approach to Cuba is not based on the premise that the human rights situation there has improved.

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Apr 24, 2016

Hope is not blind when it is rooted in the memory of all that you've already overcome.

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Apr 24, 2016

We believe in justice, that no child in the world should ever die from a mosquito bite.

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Apr 24, 2016

Freedom is indivisible, and when one man is enslaved, all are not free.

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