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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Feb 10, 2016

We are looking forward to hearing.how the United States can partner with Nigeria so that Nigeria ends up being an anchor not only of prosperity and stability [on the continent], but can also be an outstanding role model for developing…

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Feb 10, 2016

the defense of Tallinn, Riga, and Vilnius is the same as the defense of Berlin, Paris, and London.

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Feb 10, 2016

Iran has agreed to deepen our coordination as we work to locate Robert Levinson, missing from Iran for more than 8 years.

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Feb 10, 2016

oppose and will work together to counter Iran's destabilizing activities in the region

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Feb 10, 2016

We will not rest until their family is whole again.

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Feb 10, 2016

the United States has an "unwavering commitment to Poland's security" through our shared Article 5 obligations.

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Feb 10, 2016

We don't look to Africa simply for its natural resources. We recognize Africa for its greatest resource which is its people and its talents and its potential.

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Feb 2, 2016

The people who are fleeing Syria are the most harmed by terrorism. They are the most vulnerable as a consequence to civil war and strife.

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Feb 1, 2016

The fact that we are here today to debate America's debt limit is a sign of leadership failure; it is a sign that the U.S. Government can't pay its own bills.

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Jan 27, 2016

Our policies rescued the economy from the worst crisis in generations.

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Jan 26, 2016

But, we want North Korea to make no mistake that the United States would use nuclear weapons on behalf of South Korea when its vital interests are at risk.

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