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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Nov 29, 2015

Paris is a chance to put in place a lasting framework to address climate at an international level.

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Nov 29, 2015

As the Administrator of USAID, I am certain Gayle will build on her remarkable record to tackle global challenges.

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Nov 29, 2015

I urge the Governors of the States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, officials of the other territories subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, and the American people to join me in appropriate activities to remember those who…

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Nov 29, 2015

We can show the world what is possible when we come together, united in common effort and by a common purpose.

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Nov 29, 2015

When China is invested in helping to resolve global problems, all of us, including the United States, benefits.

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Nov 29, 2015

We stand united in solidarity not only to deliver justice to the terrorist network responsible for those attacks, but to protect our people and uphold the enduring values that keep us strong and keep us free.

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Nov 29, 2015

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and RTOs and ISOs are already well positioned, especially as technologies change over time, to ensure that capacity market structures adequately provide for the procurement of sufficient capacity.

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Nov 29, 2015

Mission Innovation will help deliver affordable clean energy and new jobs and opportunities to people around the world for decades to come.

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Nov 29, 2015

We must maintain efforts to keep our Nation on a sustainable fiscal course.

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Nov 29, 2015

I believe this is going to be one of the most significant public-private partnerships ever forged to accelerate energy innovation on a global scale.

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Nov 29, 2015

Let that be the common purpose here in Paris: a world that is worthy of our children.

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