They reiterated that all countries are welcome to join the existing Coalition.
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.
Today, we celebrate it for the protections it restored and the lives it liberated.
I look forward to signing this bill right away so that we can put Americans to work rebuilding our crumbling roads, bridges, and transit systems.
This bill is not perfect, but it is a commonsense compromise and an important first step in the right direction.
Congress should pass a bill like the GROW AMERICA Act I've proposed in the past, one that supports even more jobs and invests even more in our roads and highways.
Our businesses have added 13.7 million jobs over 69 months, extending the longest streak on record.
If we take these kinds of commonsense steps, we can continue building an economy where every middle class family has the chance to get ahead.
As Commander in Chief, I know that this change, like others before it, will again make our military even stronger.
Today the Defense Department is taking another historic step forward by opening up the remaining 10 percent of military positions, including combat roles, to women.
Let's come together as brothers and sisters around the humanity that we share.





