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

Recognize and uplift the efforts of GICNT partners to engage in bilateral, regional or multilateral frameworks.

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Mar 31, 2016

We have to guard against, in the interim, ramping up new and more deadly and more effective systems that end up leading to a whole new escalation of the arms race.

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Mar 31, 2016

I have proposed over 1 billion dollars in new funding to address prescription opioid abuse and heroin use, a public health issue that has taken a devastating toll on too many.

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Mar 31, 2016

Use the IAEA's extensive nuclear security services and to make available experts to the IAEA to carry out these services.

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Mar 31, 2016

The person who made the statements doesn't know much about foreign policy or nuclear policy.

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Mar 31, 2016

Progress has been made and great promise exists, but much work remains to help the more than 120,000 Americans on the organ waiting list.

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Mar 31, 2016

Fund programs to secure or safely dispose of disused radioactive sealed sources and recover sources out of regulatory control.

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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

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

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Mar 31, 2016

I think the approach that they've been taking towards the press is one that could lead Turkey down a path that would be very troubling.

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Mar 31, 2016

Assistance in this plan is to be provided upon request of a recipient State.

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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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