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.
Nov 23, 2015
The pursuit of an international effort to combat climate change has been a hallmark of the President's foreign policy and international engagement.
Nov 23, 2015
Because of giants like Willie that someone like me could even think about running for President.
Nov 23, 2015
There are people in our country's history who don't look left or right, they just look straight ahead.
Nov 23, 2015
We believe that provides an opportunity to generate momentum for a successful outcome.
Nov 23, 2015
We have faced greater threats to our way of life before: fascism, communism, a First World War, a Second, a long cold war.
Nov 23, 2015
We're capable of waging a relentless campaign against ISIL even as we are completing a TPP agreement, and even as we are pursuing an international climate agreement.
Nov 23, 2015
Today we celebrate some extraordinary people—innovators, artists, and leaders—who contribute to America's strength as a nation, and we offer them our highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Nov 23, 2015
Put simply, Stephen reinvented the American musical, has loomed large over more than six decades in the theater.
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