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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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Apr 16, 2014

No American with a preexisting condition like asthma or cancer can be denied coverage.

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Apr 16, 2014

Mr. Putin's decisions are not just bad for Ukraine. Over the long term, they're going to be bad for Russia.

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Apr 16, 2014

Solar is a vital component of the Administration's all-of the above strategy.

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Apr 16, 2014

Michelle and I send our deepest and heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims of the tragic ferry sinking off the coast of the Republic of Korea.

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Apr 16, 2014

71 million Americans with private insurance have gained coverage for at least one free preventive health care service.

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Apr 16, 2014

Each time Russia takes these kinds of steps that are designed to destabilize Ukraine and violate their sovereignty, that there are going to be consequences.

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Apr 16, 2014

It's well past time to move on as a country and refocus our energy on the issues that the American people are most concerned about.

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Apr 16, 2014

Up to 129 million Americans with pre-existing conditions no longer have to worry about being denied health coverage or charged higher premiums.

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Apr 16, 2014

Russia needs to take immediate, concrete actions to de-escalate the situation in eastern Ukraine.

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Apr 16, 2014

Last year was a record-breaking year for new solar installations.

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Apr 16, 2014

The leaders stressed that Russia needs to take immediate, concrete actions to de-escalate the situation in eastern Ukraine.

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Apr 16, 2014

Ukraine is a sovereign nation that has deep historical roots with Russia.

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Apr 16, 2014

We will look for the Russians to quickly follow through on their commitments in Geneva in this regard.

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Apr 16, 2014

The United States and Europe are prepared to take further measures to impose costs on Russia if this de-escalation does not occur in short order.

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Apr 16, 2014

Millions of people, like the woman I just described, we're helping because of something we did.

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Apr 16, 2014

Our commitment to South Korea is unwavering in good times and in bad.

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Apr 16, 2014

The Russians generally have not been respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine.

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Apr 16, 2014

105 million Americans no longer have to worry about having their health benefits cut off after they reach a lifetime limit.

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Apr 16, 2014

We now know that the number of Americans who've signed up for private insurance in the marketplaces has grown to 8 million people—8 million people.

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Apr 16, 2014

It's a matter of political will. It's not any longer a matter of policy.

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Apr 16, 2014

The bottom line is, under the Affordable Care Act, the share of Americans with insurance is up, the growth of health care costs is down.

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Apr 16, 2014

The truth is that we build off of what folks have done previously.

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Apr 16, 2014

I think we can agree that it's well past time to move on as a country.

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