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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.

Jun 24, 2008

The regime's deliberate disruption of humanitarian operations has left the Zimbabwean people in utter despair.

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Jun 24, 2008

We have implemented a program where the Democratic National Committee is also not taking money from those sources.

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Jun 24, 2008

I will provide a $1,000 tax cut that will go to 95 percent of all workers and their families in this country.

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Jun 24, 2008

I am deeply disturbed by the recent events in Zimbabwe and condemn the actions of President Robert Mugabe in the strongest possible terms.

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Jun 24, 2008

We have to put more cops on the streets and that's why I want to restore the COPS program.

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Jun 24, 2008

Run-off elections under these circumstances would lack any legitimacy.

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Jun 24, 2008

I want him involved. He is a brilliant politician. He was an outstanding president. And so I want his help not only in campaigning but also in governing. And I'm confident that I'll get that help.

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Jun 24, 2008

Ralph Nader's trying to get attention. He's become a perennial political candidate. I think it's a shame because, if you look at his legacy in terms of consumer protections, it's an extraordinary one. But at this point, he's somebody who…

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Jun 24, 2008

I want him involved. He's a brilliant politician. He was an outstanding president. And, so, I want his help, not only in campaigning, but also in governing. And I'm confident that I will get that help.

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