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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 22, 2008

The fact that John McCain's top adviser says that a terror attack on American soil would be a big advantage for their political campaign is a complete disgrace and exactly the kind of politics that needs to change.

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Jun 22, 2008

What we spend in a week in Iraq would fund all this stuff for a year or two years or three years.

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Jun 22, 2008

The fact that John McCain's top adviser says, that a terrorist attack on American soil would be a 'big advantage' for their political campaign is a complete disgrace, and is exactly the kind of politics that needs to change.

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Jun 22, 2008

What we spend a week in Iraq would fund all this stuff for a year, or two years, or three years, I mean, the magnitude, the scale of what we're spending at the federal government and what we're short-changing that would make a real…

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Jun 22, 2008

I also don't accept an America that makes women choose between their kids and their careers.

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Jun 22, 2008

I want my daughters to grow up in an America where they have opportunities that are even greater than their mother had.

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Jun 22, 2008

That's why I was proud to co-sponsor the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Restoration Act.

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Jun 22, 2008

That's why I'll require employers to provide all of their workers with seven paid sick days a year.

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Jun 22, 2008

I want our two daughters to grow up in an America where they have the freedom and opportunity to live their dreams and raise their own families.

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Jun 22, 2008

I am the father of two young girls who are growing up playing sports and who are beneficiaries of the doors Title IX opened.

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