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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.

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Sep 3, 2014

When we move together, it has the maximum impact in imposing economic costs on Russia.

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Sep 3, 2014

No matter how many years pass, we will never forget the innocent souls stolen on that dark day: parents, children, siblings, and spouses of every race and creed.

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Sep 3, 2014

Let us reaffirm the fundamental American values of freedom and tolerance—values that stand in stark contrast to the nihilism of those who attacked us.

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Sep 2, 2014

We can continue to shrink ISIL's sphere of influence, its effectiveness, its financing, its military capabilities to the point where it is a manageable problem.

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Sep 2, 2014

So the bottom line is this, our objective is clear. And that is to degrade and destroy ISIL so it's no longer a threat, not just to Iraq but also the region and to the United States.

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Sep 2, 2014

We will not be intimidating. I mean they're horrific acts only unite us, as a country and stiffen our resolves to take the fight against these terrorists.

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Sep 2, 2014

As NATO Allies, the United States and Lithuania are committed to each other's security and stand together in critical crisis areas worldwide.

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Sep 2, 2014

Estonia has drawn on its transition experiences and cyber expertise to provide specialized development assistance in cybersecurity.

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Sep 2, 2014

Latvia supports the work of the Lifeline: Embattled Civil Society Organizations Assistance Fund.

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Sep 2, 2014

Freedom will win, not because it's inevitable, but because these basic human yearnings for dignity and justice and democracy do not go away.

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Sep 2, 2014

NATO, including the United States, will defend Estonia, will defend Latvia, will defend Lithuania, will defend all of our NATO allies.

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Sep 2, 2014

Your experience cautions that progress is neither easy nor quick.

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Sep 2, 2014

The United States supports Latvia's efforts through visits by U.S. experts and Latvian participation in EUCOM- and NATO-sponsored events and U.S.-based training.

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Sep 2, 2014

Your presence both reassures us and fuels our determination for freedom and the right to choose our own destiny.

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Sep 2, 2014

Lithuania has been a strong ally in advancing human rights and democratic values around the world.

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Sep 2, 2014

The United States and Estonia co-chair the Leaders Engaged in New Democracies (LEND) network.

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Sep 2, 2014

Lithuania has consistently placed the Eastern Partnership among its top foreign policy priorities.

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Sep 2, 2014

Lithuania is rapidly moving to reduce energy dependence on a single supplier.

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Sep 2, 2014

You lost your independence once before. With NATO, you will never lose it again.

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Sep 2, 2014

Latvia is a stalwart supporter of the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) mission in Afghanistan.

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Sep 2, 2014

Estonia is a stalwart supporter of the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) mission in Afghanistan.

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