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 17, 2016

I hereby delegate to you the functions and authorities vested in the President by section 102(b) of the Hizballah International Financing Prevention Act of 2015.

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Mar 17, 2016

I hereby delegate the functions and authorities vested in the President by section 3139(a) and (b) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016.

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Mar 17, 2016

This moment in our history... particularly benefits from a man who by all accounts is decent, full of integrity.

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Mar 17, 2016

I hereby delegate to you the functions and authorities vested in the President by sections 101, 201, and 202 of the Hizballah International Financing Prevention Act of 2015.

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Mar 17, 2016

I call upon all Americans to observe this week by taking actions to protect their families from hazardous household materials and misuse of prescription medicines.

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Mar 16, 2016

secure all vulnerable nuclear material around the world within four years.

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Mar 16, 2016

I chose Chief Judge Garland because this guy is as well qualified as anybody who's ever been nominated to the Supreme Court.

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Mar 16, 2016

The Constitution is clear that it's my job as President to nominate candidates to the Supreme Court.

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Mar 15, 2016

This visit is a validation of the President's approach to the hemisphere, which has emphasized engagement and respectful partnerships.

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Mar 15, 2016

The role of the court is to apply the law to the facts of the case before it—not to legislate, not to arrogate to itself the executive power, not to hand down advisory opinions on the issues of the day.

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Mar 15, 2016

We congratulate the First Minister on her election to office.

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