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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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Jul 25, 2014

Our businesses have now added nearly 10 million new jobs over the past 52 months.

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Jul 24, 2014

We will also enforce U.S. immigration laws and the most effective way to deter the use of these dangerous human smuggling routes is to repatriate those who have crossed the border recently and have no relief from removal.

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Jul 24, 2014

We expressed our shared belief in the need for a humanitarian response to the situation.

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Jul 24, 2014

We are committed to working together in partnership with each of these countries to find ways in which we can come up with more aggressive action plans.

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Jul 24, 2014

The bill Congress passed today is another step toward giving ordinary Americans more flexibility and choice.

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Jul 24, 2014

They are entitled to the same rights and freedoms as everyone else.

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Jul 24, 2014

Thank you for your leadership in reaching an agreement to form a national unity government.

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Jul 24, 2014

The American people and my administration have great compassion for these children.

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Jul 24, 2014

I encourage citizens, Government agencies, non-profit organizations, and communities across the Nation to join in activities that will increase awareness about hepatitis and what we can do to prevent it.

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Jul 24, 2014

It reminds us that liberty and democracy do not come easily; we must win them, tend to them constantly, and defend them without fail.

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Jul 24, 2014

I reaffirmed the enduring American commitment to the Afghan people and their future.

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Jul 23, 2014

You are an American company. You continue to benefit in all kinds of ways from being an American company.

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Jul 23, 2014

We believe that we should be supporting businesses and working people who contribute to that cause here at home.

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Jul 23, 2014

The main thing that's holding us back is inaction by our federal government on things like infrastructure, on raising the minimum wage.

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Jul 23, 2014

We believe that this is a loophole that should be addressed immediately.

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Jul 23, 2014

Companies are essentially renouncing their American citizenship by shipping their profits overseas to avoid paying taxes.

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Jul 23, 2014

The United States has and will continue to support those denied this freedom.

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Jul 23, 2014

This has garnered bipartisan support in the past from Democrats and Republicans.

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Jul 23, 2014

Russia must not be permitted to destabilize the situation in Ukraine without incurring costs.

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Jul 23, 2014

Historically, when the middle class is doing well and people are rising in the middle class, lo and behold, business does well also.

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Jul 23, 2014

For you to continue to benefit from that entire architecture that helps you thrive, but move your technical address simply to avoid paying taxes, is neither fair nor is it something that's going to be good for the country over the long…

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Jul 22, 2014

We have a moral obligation to leave our children a planet that is not irrevocably polluted or damaged.

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