Jun 25, 2008
Success will not come from Washington - it must come from the dynamism, determination and ingenuity of the American people.
Barack Obama
The Public Record
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.
presidency.ucsb.edu
Jun 25, 2008
The objective must be clear: the complete and verifiable elimination of North Korea's nuclear weapons programs.
Jun 25, 2008
Labor is entirely justified to say that they want to share in the rewards when companies are profitable.
Jun 25, 2008
The American dream has always been premised on what's good for business is good for America because everybody has got a chance to advance up that economic ladder.
Jun 25, 2008
The Supreme Court ruling did not say that you can't have common-sense gun laws; it just said that this particular case violated a basic principle that people do have a right to bear arms.
Jun 24, 2008
The United States should work with regional leaders and others to press for postponed elections conducted under a strong international monitoring presence.
Jun 24, 2008
The American economy is at its strongest when we have a common set of values that it reflects.
Jun 24, 2008
I have said repeatedly that I think that the death penalty should be applied in very narrow circumstances for the most egregious of crimes.
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