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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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Dec 1, 2014

Today, HHS is announcing that, working with state officials, we now have a network of 35 Ebola-ready Treatment Centers nationwide.

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Nov 30, 2014

Support for civil society is a matter of national security.

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Nov 30, 2014

I think Ferguson laid bare a problem that is not unique to St. Louis or that area and is not unique to our time, and that is a simmering distrust that exists between too many police departments and too many communities of color.

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Nov 30, 2014

When I tried to describe to people as why this time will be different. And part of the reason why this time will be different is because the president of the United States is deeply invested in making sure that this time is different.

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Nov 30, 2014

We are determined to achieve an ambitious and comprehensive Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership.

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Nov 30, 2014

When any part of the American family does not feel like it is being treated fairly, that's a problem for all of us.

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Nov 30, 2014

Sanctions against Russia cannot be eased until it meets its commitments under the Minsk agreements.

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Nov 30, 2014

It is a solvable problem, but it is one that, unfortunately, spikes after one event and then fades into the background until something else happens.

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Nov 30, 2014

In the 2 years I have remaining as President, I'm going to make sure that we follow through.

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Nov 30, 2014

We must continue U.S.-EU cooperation to strengthen European economic growth.

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Nov 30, 2014

This is not going to be an endless report that ends up collecting dust on a shelf.

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Nov 27, 2014

The United States remains committed to leading the world in the fight against HIV/AIDS and ensuring no one is left behind.

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Nov 27, 2014

Today, we have transformed what it means to live with HIV/AIDS.

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Nov 27, 2014

Let us rededicate ourselves to continuing our work until we reach the day we know is possible—when no child has to know the pain of HIV/AIDS and no life is limited by this virus.

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Nov 27, 2014

I urge all Americans to make responsible decisions and take appropriate measures to prevent impaired driving.

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Nov 26, 2014

I am expressing my appreciation on Thanksgiving Day on behalf of a grateful nation.

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Nov 26, 2014

Your objective is singular: the safety and security of the American people.

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Nov 25, 2014

We reaffirmed the enduring partnership between the United States and Yemen.

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Nov 25, 2014

We commend the efforts of the new government and all parties.

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Nov 25, 2014

Today I'm taking an action, fully within my legal authority—[laughter]—the same kind of action taken by Democrats and Republican Presidents before me—to spare the lives of two turkeys, Mac and Cheese, from a terrible and delicious fate.

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Nov 25, 2014

We reaffirmed the commitment of both countries to work together in Central America.

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Nov 24, 2014

I've never seen a civil rights law or a health care bill or an immigration bill result because a car got burnt. It happened because people vote. It happened because people mobilized. It happened because people organize, it happens because…

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Nov 24, 2014

We're here to talk about immigration, but part of what makes America this remarkable place is, being American doesn't mean you have to look a certain way or have a certain last name or come from a certain place; it has to do with a…

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Nov 24, 2014

Nation of immigrants gives us this huge entrepreneurial advantage over other nations.

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