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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.

Jul 10, 2008

When he talks about the failure of politicians in Washington to do anything about our energy crisis, understand that Senator McCain has been a part of that failure.

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Jul 10, 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 10, 2008

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 10, 2008

But I certainly think plotting and engineering the death of 3,000 Americans justifies such an approach.

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Jul 9, 2008

I think that the way that he's speaking to and about African-Americans is working.

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Jul 9, 2008

I want all of you to know that America already has one Dr. Phil. We don't need another one when it comes to the economy.

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Jul 9, 2008

We need families to raise our children. We need fathers to recognize that responsibility doesn't just end at conception.

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