Barack Obama
The Public Record
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.
May his courage and dedication continue to inspire all who work in this room and beyond.
The goal of achieving an AIDS-free generation is a shared responsibility.
Jim is a legend at the White House for his warmth and professionalism as Press Secretary for President Reagan.
We are committed to help lift 50 million people out of poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2022.
Together with our partners, the United States is working to reduce preventable child deaths.
[I]f the dignity of the individual is upheld across Africa, then I believe Americans will be more free as well.
The future success of African nations will depend on the leadership, skills, and ingenuity of the continent's youth
I am proud to announce that we are expanding the Young African Leaders Initiative
An untold number of people are alive today who otherwise wouldn't be, thanks to Jim.
Feed the Future is driven by country-led priorities and rooted in partnership.
We are committed to working with African governments to improve the health of their citizens.
…no country will reach its potential unless it draws on the talents of our wives and our mothers, and our sisters and our daughters…
Governments that respect the rights of their citizens and abide by the rule of law do better, grow faster, draw more investment than those who don't.
The United States offers sincere condolences to all those who lost loved ones in the August 3 earthquake in southwestern China.
I am concerned about making sure that we have a system in which the ordinary person who is working hard and is being responsible can get ahead.
That's why I've been pushing for commonsense ideas like rebuilding our infrastructure in a way that supports millions of good jobs and helps our businesses compete.
I'll never stop trying to work with both parties to get things moving faster for the middle class and everybody who's working to get into the middle class.
My top priority as President is doing everything I can to create more jobs and more opportunities for hard-working families to get ahead.
I think President Putin represents a deep strain in Russia that is probably harmful to Russia over the long term.
I am confident that we can get AGOA reauthorized and refined, given the lessons learned from the first round of AGOA.





