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.
Through her leadership in the civil rights movement, she and her husband Ossie Davis helped open new doors of opportunity for all.
Maintaining these forces in Afghanistan would be for the purposes of training, advising, and assisting Afghan forces and supporting counterterrorism operations against the remnants of al-Qa'ida.
That's the stuff you're going to remember is taking them to the park and pushing them on a swing and hearing them laugh.
The United States views its alliance with Australia as an anchor of peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.
I made a decision in young adulthood that it was going to be important for me to make sure that I was there for my kids.
What's been great is the fact that they've been able to have a pretty normal life.
They've got their heads on straight. They're strong, confident young ladies.
The United States welcomes the strong cooperation of Australia in ensuring peace and security.
The United States and Australia form a partnership that is key to the future of both countries and peace and prosperity around the globe.
The truth is is that a lot of young men of color aren't doing well, partly because they don't have dads in their lives.
We don't have a better friend in the world, as well as the Asia-Pacific region, than Australia.
The U.S.-Australia alliance is based on a long tradition of cooperation at all levels of government, business, and society.
We set some pretty firm rules early on in their lives about cleaning up after themselves and making their beds and waking up on time.
It is in the U.S. national security interest to help our regional partners in Africa to develop their capability to address threats to regional peace and security, including the threat posed by the LRA.





