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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Nov 1, 2025

Abigail’s opponent does seem to care a lot about what Trump and his cronies are doing. She praised the Republican tax law that would raise the cost of health care and housing and energy in Virginia.

politico.com
Nov 1, 2025

It’s like everyday is Halloween, except it’s all tricks and not treats.

politico.com
Oct 16, 2025

We know Republicans will keep attacking abortion rights and the rights of women. That’s why having the right governor matters, and I’m proud to endorse Abigail Spanberger.

nbcnews.com
Oct 16, 2025

Virginia's elections are some of the most important in the country this year.

nbcnews.com
Oct 9, 2025

We should all be encouraged and relieved.

cbsnews.com
Oct 9, 2025

After two years of unimaginable loss and suffering for Israeli families and the people of Gaza, we should all be encouraged and relieved that an end to the conflict is within sight; that those hostages still being held will be reunited…

nypost.com
Sep 17, 2025

There's been some confusion, I think, around this lately, and frankly, coming from the White House and some of the other positions of authority that suggest, even before we had determined who the perpetrator of this evil act was, that…

cbsnews.com
Sep 17, 2025

Those are all topics that we have to be able to discuss honestly and forthrightly, while we still insist that in that process of debate, we respect other people's right to say things that we profoundly disagree with.

cbsnews.com
Sep 17, 2025

There are no ifs, ands or buts about it, the central premise of our democratic system is that we have to be able to disagree and have sometimes really contentious debates without resorting to violence.

cbsnews.com
Sep 17, 2025

And that's a mistake as well.

cbsnews.com
Sep 12, 2025

This kind of despicable violence has no place in our democracy.

nypost.com
Aug 20, 2025

I think that approach is a smart, measured approach, designed to address a very particular problem in a very particular moment in time.

nypost.com
Aug 20, 2025

And we’re going to do it in a temporary basis because we’re keeping our eye on where we want to be long term.

nypost.com
Aug 20, 2025

I believe that Gov. Newsom’s approach is a responsible approach. He said this is going to be responsible. We’re not going to try to completely maximize it.

nypost.com
Aug 15, 2025

We can’t let a systematic assault on democracy just happen and stand by and so because of your actions, because of your courage, what you’ve seen is California responding, other states looking at what they can do to offset this mid-decade…

breitbart.com
Aug 7, 2025

The redistricting push is a power grab that undermines our democracy.

newrepublic.com
Aug 6, 2025

a power grab that undermines our democracy

nbcnews.com
Jul 28, 2025

Aid must be permitted to reach people in Gaza. There is no justification for keeping food and water away from civilian families.

msnbc.com
Jul 24, 2025

These bizarre allegations are ridiculous and a weak attempt at distraction.

nypost.com
Jul 17, 2025

That then makes them more interested in appeals by folks who say, 'The reason you don't feel respected is because women have been doing this, or this group has been doing that.' And that is not a healthy place to be.

newsweek.com
Jul 17, 2025

Those of us with daughters, we've got to have good guys out there... not necessarily to get married, but to make sure that what we're learning isn't undermined.

newsweek.com
Jul 17, 2025

If you're not thinking about what's happening to boys and how they're being raised, that can actually hurt women.

newsweek.com
Jul 14, 2025

What’s being asked of us is make some effort to stand up for the things that you think are right.

cnn.com
Jul 14, 2025

And be willing to be a little bit uncomfortable in defense of your values.

cnn.com
Jul 14, 2025

And in defense of the country. And in defense of the world that you want to leave to your children and your grandchildren.

cnn.com

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