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.
This Agreement sends a strong signal to the private sector that the global economy is moving towards clean energy.
This agreement will mean less of the carbon pollution that threatens our planet, and more of the jobs and economic growth driven by low-carbon investment.
Prejudice and discrimination helps ISIL, and it undermines our national security.
That's the message I hope every Muslim American hears, that we're all part of the same American family.
We've set the first-ever nationwide standards to limit the amount of carbon pollution power plants can dump into the air our children breathe.
Today, more than 190 countries came together to adopt the most ambitious climate change agreement in history.
These actions are being undertaken in coordination with and at the request of the Government of Iraq and in conjunction with coalition partners.
The mission to help train, advise, and assist the Afghan National Security Forces and Afghan ministries and institutions continues through the North Atlantic Treaty Organization-led Resolute Support Mission.
This bill upholds the core value that education, the key to economic opportunity, is a civil right.





