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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Turkey has been extraordinarily generous when it comes to its support of refugees.
Nov 29, 2015
The Paris agreement must drive serious and ambitious action by all nations to curb carbon pollution.
Nov 29, 2015
As the two largest economies in the world and the two largest carbon emitters, we have both determined that it is our responsibility to take action.
Nov 29, 2015
One of the enemies that we'll be fighting at this conference is cynicism, the notion we can't do anything about climate change.
Nov 29, 2015
We cannot achieve an AIDS-free generation without addressing the pervasive presence of HIV throughout the world.
Nov 29, 2015
We can show the world what is possible when we come together, united in common effort and by a common purpose.
Nov 29, 2015
What greater rejection of those who would tear down our world than marshaling our best efforts to save it?
Nov 29, 2015
Elizabeth Carroll Wingo, of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia for the term of fifteen years.
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There's far more that the United States and China have in common than separates us.
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