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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May 4, 2014

We look forward to deepening cooperation that benefits the people of Djibouti as well as the people of the United States of America.

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May 4, 2014

I'm convinced that America's prosperity and security depend on comprehensive, commonsense immigration reform.

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May 4, 2014

We celebrate our shared heritage, our shared history, our shared future.

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May 4, 2014

Together, we must work to empower young leaders throughout the continent of Africa.

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May 4, 2014

We must do everything we can to increase access to mental health services.

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May 4, 2014

We very much appreciate the hospitality that the Djiboutians provide.

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May 4, 2014

So overall, this is a critical facility that we maintain in Djibouti.

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May 4, 2014

Education helps us find new frontiers for collaboration between the United States and Mexico.

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May 4, 2014

Billy fought for treaty rights to fish the waters of the Pacific Northwest.

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May 4, 2014

I applaud Djibouti's commitment to lowering unemployment, reducing poverty, and improving access to energy, water, and health care.

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May 4, 2014

Today, thanks to his courage and determined effort, our resources are better protected and more tribes are able to enjoy the rights preserved for them more than a century ago.

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May 4, 2014

Thanks to the ACA, millions of Latinos now have access to expanded preventive care.

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May 2, 2014

That's why I'm going to take action on my own wherever I can: to grow our economy from the middle out, not the top down.

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May 2, 2014

In this year of action, whenever I can act on my own to create jobs and expand opportunity for more Americans, I will.

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May 2, 2014

My number-one priority as President is doing whatever I can to create more jobs and opportunity for hard-working families.

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May 2, 2014

We need to keep going, to create more good jobs and give middle class families a sense of security.

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May 2, 2014

I'll keep working with cities, States, and businesses to give more Americans a raise.

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May 1, 2014

If in fact, Mr. Putin's goal is to allow Ukrainians to make their own decisions then he is free to offer up his opinions about what he would like the relationship to be between Ukraine and Russia, and I suspect that there will be a whole…

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May 1, 2014

The Ukrainian Government has the right and responsibility to uphold law and order within its territory.

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May 1, 2014

We are committed to a U.S.-German cyber dialogue to close further the gaps that may exist.

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May 1, 2014

We have done much work together, and our ties will only grow stronger.

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May 1, 2014

Let us do our part to ensure our young people can go as far as their passions and hard work will take them.

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