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.
May 11, 2014
We are working to strengthen academic partnerships and spark entrepreneurship and innovation.
May 11, 2014
The United States applauds Uruguay's leadership and contributions to global security.
May 11, 2014
The order strengthens the United States ability to implement these measures.
May 11, 2014
The order does not target the entire country of the Central African Republic, but rather is intended to target those who threaten the peace, security, or stability of the Central African Republic.
May 11, 2014
We put special emphasis on building connections between Uruguayan and American youth from diverse backgrounds.
May 11, 2014
I am continuing for 1 year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13611.
May 11, 2014
I have delegated to the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Secretary of State, the authority to take such actions as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of the order.
May 11, 2014
I hereby report that I have issued an Executive Order declaring a national emergency with respect to the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States posed by the situation in and in…
May 8, 2014
I urge all Americans to express love and gratitude to mothers everywhere.
May 8, 2014
Our Nation's peace officers embody the very idea of citizenship—that along with our rights come responsibilities, both to ourselves and to others.
May 8, 2014
Our two nations are forever bound by our shared history and our shared values.
May 8, 2014
The extraordinary dedication these men and women bring to their new roles will greatly serve the American people.
May 8, 2014
Women alone—not insurance executives, not politicians, and not their bosses—have the right to make decisions about their own health.
May 8, 2014
We urge President Kiir and Mr. Machar to move swiftly to honor the agreement in word and deed by ending the violence and negotiating in good faith to reach a political agreement that can ensure stability, prosperity and peace for all of…
May 8, 2014
To the men and women who carry their mission forward, we owe our unyielding support.
May 8, 2014
This means providing all necessary resources so they can get the job done.
May 8, 2014
Every American dollar spent on Israel's security is an investment in protecting the many interests that our nations share.
May 8, 2014
Climate change is real, it's happening now and it's affecting every region of the country.
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