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.
We are doing all we can to protect our citizens from terrorist threats.
The United States is not going to have an intelligence file on every individual in a refugee camp.
That could create a dynamic, frankly, that is very dangerous -- where other countries say, okay, none of us are going to take in refugees, the United States is not doing it.
I think our own country's history demonstrates that that's not who we are, that we're a country that is enriched by many communities, including our own Muslim community.
The United States looks forward to a finished product at next year's APEC Economic Leaders' meeting in Peru.
APEC Leaders and Ministers took steps to ensure that all of our citizens have the opportunity to participate in, contribute to, and benefit from global economic growth.
We have been able to forge, I think, an excellent relationship on a whole host of issues.
I express condolences on behalf of the American people to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives in these horrific attacks.
Reaffirming commitment to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which sets a comprehensive, universal and ambitious framework for global development efforts for the next 15 years.
Both leaders reiterated their unwavering commitment to degrade and destroy ISIL.
We'll also be talking about the climate change conference in Paris, and the importance of all of us working together in order to achieve a strong agreement that can protect the planet for future generations.





