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.
It's going to require us doing more of what we've done over the last 7½ years.
We have to be just as strategic and hard-working on that front as we are in terms of making sure that we've got a Democrat in the White House as well.
I could not be prouder of the work we've done over the last 7½ years.
We believe that in a country as wealthy as ours, everybody should have access to health care.
The American people continually underestimate the importance of the power of Congress.
We've made important progress, but there's more important work that needs to get done in Libya.
I ordered the Democrat. But then, I ordered a Republican and an Independent, because I wanted to give all people a proper hearing.





