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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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May 14, 2014

It's inexcusable and Americans are right to be angry about it, and I'm angry about it.

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May 14, 2014

Obviously, the President is confident that he has put forward highly qualified nominees and believes that the Senate ought to fulfill its responsibility in this process and then confirm these highly qualified nominees.

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May 14, 2014

Despite great strides that Burma has made in its reform effort, the situation in the country continues to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States.

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May 14, 2014

Neither the President nor the Vice President have any conflicts of interest.

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May 14, 2014

Here we tell their story so that generations yet unborn will never forget.

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May 14, 2014

I believe it was, in addition to the personnel that we have provided from the State Department, the Department of Defense, the FBI and elsewhere, we have also provided assets, including manned and unmanned vehicles for surveillance flights.

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May 14, 2014

Theodore G. Osius III, of Maryland, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

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May 14, 2014

We must continue striving toward equal opportunities for all our children.

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May 14, 2014

The Government of Burma has made significant progress in a number of critical areas.

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May 14, 2014

He certainly is very concerned and angry about the allegations that we've seen regarding specifically the Phoenix office.

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May 14, 2014

Peter M. Rogoff, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy, vice Polly Ellen Trottenberg, resigned.

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May 14, 2014

We have, all along through this crisis, made clear our view that it is inappropriate to use energy as a weapon or a tool against another nation.

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May 14, 2014

Those we lost live on in us: in the families who love them still, in the friends who remember them always, and in a nation that will honor them, now and forever.

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May 14, 2014

Joan A. Polaschik, of Virginia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria.

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May 14, 2014

Robert S. Adler, of the District of Columbia, to be a Commissioner of the Consumer Product Safety Commission for a term of seven years from October 27, 2014.

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May 14, 2014

Victor M. Mendez, of Arizona, to be Deputy Secretary of Transportation, vice John D. Porcari, resigned.

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May 14, 2014

May 17, 1954, marked a turning point in America's journey toward a more perfect Union.

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May 14, 2014

The United States is committed to supporting and strengthening Burma's reform efforts to ensure that the democratic transition is sustained and irreversible.

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May 14, 2014

A nation that stands tall and united and unafraid, because no act of terror can match the strength or the character of our country.

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May 13, 2014

The V.A. needs to do more to ensure quality care for our vets.

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May 13, 2014

The alternative is to do nothing and watch businesses go to places that have outstanding infrastructure.

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May 13, 2014

Our voters are younger; they're more likely to be minority; unmarried women.

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