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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 6, 2008

I believe that if all of us are willing to share the burdens and benefits of this new economy, then all of us will prosper.

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Jul 6, 2008

Serbs have moved through several painful chapters in their long and proud history.

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Jul 6, 2008

I have consistently said that the underlying program was one that was necessary and important.

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Jul 6, 2008

I often say that John McCain is running to serve out George Bush's third term. But that's not fair to George Bush.

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Jul 6, 2008

You know I don't. What happens is, I get tagged as being on the left and when I simply describe what have been my positions consistently then so many people act surprised.

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Jul 6, 2008

I could have consistently said that the underlying program was one that was necessary and important.

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Jul 6, 2008

I know that during his statement, he was also making some suggestions that my plan would raise taxes on the middle class. That is absolutely not the case. And everybody who has looked at it has said that in fact my tax cuts are three times…

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Jul 6, 2008

I know that, during his statements, he also was making some suggestions that my plan would raise taxes on the middle class. That is absolutely not the case. And everybody who has looked at it has said that, in fact, my tax cuts are three…

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Jul 6, 2008

You know, I don't. What happens is, I get tagged as being on the left, and when I simply describe what have been my positions consistently, then so many people act surprised.

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Jul 3, 2008

Tonight, Minnesota, after 54 hard-fought contests, our primary season has finally come to an end.

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Jul 3, 2008

There is not a liberal America and a conservative America. There is the United States of America.

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