Political Quotes

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.

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Mar 31, 2016

I urge China to address differences with its neighbors on maritime issues peacefully and in accordance with international law.

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Mar 31, 2016

The United States leverages expertise from across the federal government to ensure its readiness to investigate nuclear smugglers.

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Mar 31, 2016

We achieved a historic deal to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

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Mar 31, 2016

This deal has achieved a substantial success and focused on the dangers of nuclear proliferation in an effective way.

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Mar 31, 2016

Businesses want to go where they feel safe, where they don't see massive controversy.

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Mar 31, 2016

The Global Partnership now includes participation from 29 partner countries.

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Mar 31, 2016

Each of these activities represents permanent threat reduction by preventing sensitive nuclear materials from falling into the wrong hands.

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Mar 31, 2016

We have completed the removal of all highly-enriched uranium (HEU) and separated plutonium fuels from the Fast Critical Assembly (FCA) in Japan.

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Mar 31, 2016

Together, we have removed the world's most deadly materials from nuclear facilities around the world.

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Mar 31, 2016

This effort represents the realization of a commitment first announced at the 2014 Nuclear Security Summit in The Hague.

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Mar 31, 2016

INTERPOL could actively encourage Member Countries to supply complementary law enforcement information.

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Mar 31, 2016

Ensuring all Americans have access to quality, affordable health insurance is imperative for maintaining our public health.

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