I will fight every day to extend the promise of a retirement that is dignified and secure.
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.
It's disappointing that Senator McCain and his campaign decided to decline this proposal.
If you work hard and play by the rules, then you've earned your pension.
If we keep that promise today, we're not just valuing work and our workers, we'll be keeping our businesses and our economy strong for the next generation.
I have known Tim Russert since I first spoke at the convention in 2004. He's somebody who, over time, I came to consider not only a journalist, but a friend. There wasn't a better interviewer in television, not a more thoughtful analyst of…
I've known Tim Russert since I first spoke at the convention in 2004. He's somebody who, over time, I came to consider not only a journalist but a friend. There wasn't a better interviewer in television. Not a more thoughtful analyst of…
Those are the kind of solutions that will make a difference for working Americans-and that's the kind of change we'll be discussing on this tour.
I'll provide real relief from the housing crisis by creating a foreclosure prevention fund, providing a tax break for homeowners, and cracking down on fraudulent lenders.
I'll reform our tax code to benefit the middle class instead of the big corporations.
We will provide real tax relief for the middle class by cutting taxes for 150 million Americans.





