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 21, 2016

It's about the recent college graduate who can stay on his parent's health insurance until he's 26.

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Mar 21, 2016

I'm hopeful because I believe that the Cuban people are as innovative as any people in the world.

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Mar 21, 2016

We will do whatever it takes, working with nations and peoples around the world, to bring the perpetrators of these attacks to justice.

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Mar 20, 2016

The FTC plays an important role in advancing consumers' interests and promoting competition.

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Mar 20, 2016

It is the policy of the Federal Government to coordinate and use applicable Federal investments, assets, and expertise to promote drought resilience.

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Mar 20, 2016

Normalization will be a complex, long-term process and challenges remain, but engagement offers a path toward success where isolation has failed for more than 50 years.

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Mar 20, 2016

The Cuban people have nothing to fear from the United States.

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Mar 20, 2016

For more than half a century, the sight of a U.S. President here in Havana would have been unimaginable.

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Mar 20, 2016

The changes proposed in H.R. 2745 are unnecessary and threaten to undermine the FTC's important role in protecting competition and consumers.

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