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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Jun 9, 2014

World-class infrastructure is one of the reasons that America became a global superpower in the first place.

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Jun 9, 2014

This would be a major step backwards for the health of American children by undermining the effort to provide kids with more nutritious food.

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Jun 9, 2014

House Republicans are imposing a double standard by adding to the deficit to fund tax breaks for businesses.

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Jun 8, 2014

Coach Geno has cemented his place as not only a legend in women's basketball, but one of the best coaches that we've ever seen at any level and any sport, period.

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Jun 8, 2014

We want young people to be in a position to pursue their dreams.

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Jun 8, 2014

Jane D. Hartley, of New York, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the French Republic.

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Jun 8, 2014

Families at the top, they can easily save more than enough money to pay for school out of pocket.

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Jun 8, 2014

Making a degree more affordable and accessible has been a longtime priority for me.

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Jun 8, 2014

Jeffrey A. Murawsky, of Illinois, to be Under Secretary for Health of the Department of Veterans Affairs, vice Robert A. Petzel.

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Jun 8, 2014

There is no excuse for House Republicans to continue delaying action.

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Jun 8, 2014

I could not be more proud of the example that they present for my daughters.

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Jun 8, 2014

No young person who works hard and plays by the rules should feel that way.

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Jun 8, 2014

The Bureau awarded $6.3 million in grants, which, with local cost-share contributions, will provide more than $36 million in water management improvement projects.

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Jun 8, 2014

Today, I will sign a new Presidential Memorandum directing the Secretary of Education to propose regulations.

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Jun 8, 2014

These income-driven repayment plans can be an effective tool to help individuals manage their debt.

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Jun 8, 2014

When that generation of young people came back from World War II, at least the men, my grandfather was able to go to college on the GI bill.

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Jun 8, 2014

Cary Douglas Pugh, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the United States Tax Court for a term of fifteen years, vice Robert Allen Wherry, Jr., retired.

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Jun 8, 2014

Too many struggling borrowers are still unaware of the options available to them to help responsibly manage their debt.

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Jun 8, 2014

And I said, 'No, we're UConn. That's what we do, bred to cut down nets.'

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Jun 8, 2014

Many student loan borrowers are working and trying to responsibly make their monthly payments, but are nonetheless struggling with burdensome debt.

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