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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 18, 2008

On Juneteenth, hundreds of thousands of Americans were delivered from bondage as America finally reclaimed her dignity.

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Jun 18, 2008

They taught me values straight from the Kansas heartland where they grew up.

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Jun 17, 2008

You see I am not and never have been of the Muslim faith. I think that those who are of the Muslim faith are deserving of respect and dignity. But to try to feed into this fear mongering and to try to, you know, question, my faith…

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Jun 17, 2008

I think families are off-limits. I would never consider making Cindy McCain a campaign issue. And I -- if I saw people doing that, I would speak out against it. And the fact that I haven't seen that from John McCain, I think, is a deep…

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Jun 17, 2008

It's not just that I'm a Christian and so, these e-mails are misinforming people. They're also feeding on anti-Muslim sentiment, and that is also wrong.

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Jun 17, 2008

If you get one of these e-mails that says I'm a Muslim, not true. Never been a Muslim. This is just stuff that is designed to make people suspicious.

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Jun 17, 2008

I have not and never have been of the Muslim faith. I think that those who are of the Muslim faith are deserving of respect and dignity.

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Jun 17, 2008

It's not just that I'm a Christian and these e-mails are misinforming people. They're also feeding on anti-Muslim sentiment, and that's also wrong.

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Jun 17, 2008

I think families are -- are off-limits. I would never consider making Cindy McCain a campaign issue. And I -- and if I saw people doing that, I would speak out against it. And the fact that I haven't seen that from John McCain, I think, is…

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