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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.

May 18, 2008

And if people tell you that we can't do it, we can't afford it, you just remind them we're spending $10 billion a month in Iraq. If we can spend $10 billion a month in Iraq, we can spend some of that money right here in the United States…

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May 18, 2008

I want to make sure we have got the best education for every child that this country has to offer, because, even if -- even if we're investing in -- in green technology, solar and wind, even if we're investing in infrastructure, even if…

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May 18, 2008

You know, for all their tough talk, one of the things you have to ask yourself is, what are George Bush and John McCain afraid of? Demanding that a country meets all your conditions before you -- before you meet with them, that's not a…

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May 18, 2008

If they think that they're going to try to make Michelle an issue in this campaign, they should be careful because that I find unacceptable; the notion that you start attacking my wife or my family.

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May 18, 2008

I've made it clear for years that the threat from Iran is grave. But what I've said is that we should not just talk to our friends, we should be willing to engage our enemies as well. That's what diplomacy is all about.

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May 17, 2008

Let me be clear: privatizing Social Security was a bad idea when George W. Bush proposed it.

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May 17, 2008

It's time to end the outrage of CEOs cashing out while workers lose their pensions.

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May 17, 2008

We're not going to help folks reach retirement unless we encourage savings.

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May 17, 2008

I will fight every day to extend the promise of a retirement that is dignified and secure when I am President of the United States.

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