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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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Jan 12, 2017

If we are to defend religious freedom, we must remember that when any religious group is targeted, we all have a responsibility to speak up.

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Jan 12, 2017

The situation in Libya continues to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States.

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Jan 12, 2017

I hereby order: sections 1 and 2 of Executive Order 13067 are revoked.

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Jan 12, 2017

I am continuing for 1 year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13288.

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Jan 12, 2017

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998, as amended, 5 U.S.C. 3345et seq. (the 'Act'), it is hereby ordered that:

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Jan 12, 2017

Religious liberty is more than a cornerstone of American life—it is a universal and inalienable right.

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Jan 12, 2017

These actions and policies continue to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the foreign policy of the United States.

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Jan 12, 2017

It is in the national security interest of the United States to waive the application of section 908(a)(1) of TSRA with respect to Sudan.

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Jan 12, 2017

I have determined that it is necessary to continue this national emergency and to maintain in force the sanctions to respond to this threat.

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Jan 12, 2017

The situation in Venezuela described in Executive Order 13692 has not improved.

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Jan 12, 2017

America has changed a great deal since Thomas Jefferson first drafted the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom, but religious liberty is a right we must never stop striving to uphold.

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Jan 12, 2017

The crisis constituted by the actions and policies of certain members of the Government of Zimbabwe and other persons to undermine Zimbabwe's democratic processes or institutions has not been resolved.

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Jan 12, 2017

The Secretary of State shall provide to the President a report on whether the Government of Sudan has sustained the positive actions that gave rise to this order.

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Jan 12, 2017

I am continuing for 1 year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13660.

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Jan 12, 2017

I issued Executive Order 13692, declaring a national emergency with respect to the situation in Venezuela.

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Jan 12, 2017

I have determined that it is necessary to continue the national emergency with respect to Libya.

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Jan 11, 2017

The United States, a land of immigrants, has been enriched by the contributions of Cuban Americans for more than a century.

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Jan 11, 2017

I hereby designate the World Organisation for Animal Health as a public international organization entitled to enjoy the privileges, exemptions, and immunities provided by the International Organizations Immunities Act.

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Jan 11, 2017

Today's actions will help ensure that more of our country's history will be preserved and celebrated.

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Jan 11, 2017

I am proud to award the Presidential Medal of Freedom, with distinction to my brother, Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr.

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Jan 11, 2017

A more diverse and inclusive Federal workforce also creates a more welcoming experience for all Americans, no matter their background or where they live.

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Jan 11, 2017

Today the United States is taking important steps forward to normalize relations with Cuba and to bring greater consistency to our immigration policy.

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