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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Dec 9, 2015

Thank you for sending the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle to the Persian Gulf.

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Dec 9, 2015

We want to make sure that through this piece of legislation, with our hard work, that every kid is getting the same opportunities that Antonio is getting.

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Dec 9, 2015

We are committed to work together to reach an ambitious and durable climate change agreement.

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Dec 9, 2015

It creates real partnerships between the States, which will have new flexibility to tailor their improvement plans, and the Federal Government, which will have the oversight to make sure that the plans are sound.

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Dec 9, 2015

The U.S. is prepared to go ahead with its own sanctions. We are prepared to take other steps.

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Dec 9, 2015

This bill upholds the core value that education, the key to economic opportunity, is a civil right.

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Dec 9, 2015

Our success won't depend on tough talk or abandoning our values or giving in to fear. That's what groups like ISIL are hoping for. Instead, we will prevail by being strong, smart, resilient, and relentless and by drawing upon every aspect…

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Dec 8, 2015

The strongmen of today will never extinguish the hope that persists around the world.

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Dec 8, 2015

To rise above the cynicism and rise above the fear, to hold fast to our values.

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Dec 8, 2015

I underscored the abiding U.S. commitment to the U.S.-Israeli relationship and to further strengthening Israel's security.

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Dec 8, 2015

In giving freedom to the slave, we assure freedom to the free.

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