When we move together, it has the maximum impact in imposing economic costs on Russia.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
As NATO Allies, the United States and Lithuania are committed to each other's security and stand together in critical crisis areas worldwide.
Estonia has drawn on its transition experiences and cyber expertise to provide specialized development assistance in cybersecurity.
Latvia supports the work of the Lifeline: Embattled Civil Society Organizations Assistance Fund.
Freedom will win, not because it's inevitable, but because these basic human yearnings for dignity and justice and democracy do not go away.
NATO, including the United States, will defend Estonia, will defend Latvia, will defend Lithuania, will defend all of our NATO allies.
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.
Your presence both reassures us and fuels our determination for freedom and the right to choose our own destiny.
Lithuania has been a strong ally in advancing human rights and democratic values around the world.
The United States and Estonia co-chair the Leaders Engaged in New Democracies (LEND) network.
Lithuania has consistently placed the Eastern Partnership among its top foreign policy priorities.
Lithuania is rapidly moving to reduce energy dependence on a single supplier.
You lost your independence once before. With NATO, you will never lose it again.
Latvia is a stalwart supporter of the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) mission in Afghanistan.
Estonia is a stalwart supporter of the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) mission in Afghanistan.





