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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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Aug 1, 2014

We want them to see the partnership as comprehensive, and security being one part of our broader agenda.

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Aug 1, 2014

Because of you—because of your hard work and determination—America has recovered faster and come farther than almost any other advanced country on Earth.

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Aug 1, 2014

This is not a phenomenon unique to the United States, but it is global.

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Aug 1, 2014

I think America is not going to do it alone, but I think America can be central in moving Africa into the next stage of growth.

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Aug 1, 2014

There's no doubt that a thread has emerged in the Republican Party of anti-globalization that runs contrary to the party's traditional support for free trade.

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Jul 31, 2014

I want to make sure that they are listening if they are serious about trying to resolve this situation, that soldier needs to be unconditionally released as soon as possible.

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Jul 31, 2014

We could be much further along and we could be doing even better.

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Jul 31, 2014

We are also providing increased support for the moderate Syrian opposition, which is fighting both the Assad regime and the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.

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Jul 31, 2014

We mark the anniversary of this atrocity as a day of remembrance for the hundreds of thousands of Roma and Sinti people murdered during the Holocaust.

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Jul 31, 2014

Innocent civilians in Gaza caught in the crossfire have to weigh on our conscience.

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Jul 31, 2014

The point is, is that when they sign onto a cease-fire they're claiming to speak for all the Palestinian factions.

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Jul 31, 2014

Hamas must immediately and unconditionally release the missing Israeli soldier.

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Jul 30, 2014

We continue to urge Iraq's leaders to form an inclusive government.

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Jul 30, 2014

We want to make sure this action raises standards across the economy.

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Jul 30, 2014

Rafael J. López, of Maryland, to be Commissioner on Children, Youth, and Families, Department of Health and Human Services, vice Bryan Hayes Samuels, resigned.

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Jul 30, 2014

The Executive order I'll sign in a few minutes is one that's good for workers, it's good for responsible employers, and it's good for the middle class.

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Jul 30, 2014

We believe it can be a game-changer in the U.S.-Africa relationship.

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Jul 30, 2014

Severe acute respiratory syndromes, which are diseases that are associated with fever and signs and symptoms of pneumonia or other respiratory illness, are capable of being transmitted from person to person.

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