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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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Mar 5, 2014

He is taking out a credit card from the Bank of China in the name of our children.

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Mar 5, 2014

My budget is designed with their generation and future generations in mind. And at a time when our deficits have been cut in half, it allows us to meet our obligations for future generations without leaving them a mountain of debt.

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Mar 5, 2014

There is a way to resolve the situation diplomatically, which addresses the interests of Russia, the people of Ukraine, and the international community.

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Mar 5, 2014

The proposed referendum on the future of Crimea would violate the Ukrainian Constitution and violate international law.

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Mar 5, 2014

I hereby report that I have issued an Executive Order declaring a national emergency with respect to the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States posed by the situation in Ukraine.

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Mar 5, 2014

Providing access to updated drought-related science and tools is growing even more important.

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Mar 5, 2014

Today the world can see that the United States is united with our allies and partners in upholding international law and pursuing a just outcome that advances global security and the future that the Ukrainian people deserve.

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Mar 5, 2014

I find that the actions and policies of persons...constitute an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States.

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Mar 5, 2014

I hereby determine that the making of donations...would seriously impair my ability to deal with the national emergency declared in this order.

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Mar 5, 2014

Russia's actions are in violation of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

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Mar 5, 2014

The order does not target the country of Ukraine, but rather is aimed at persons who undermine democratic processes and institutions in Ukraine.

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Mar 5, 2014

I hereby find that the unrestricted immigrant and nonimmigrant entry into the United States...would be detrimental to the interests of the United States.

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Mar 5, 2014

I commend Congress for passing this bipartisan bill to continue to build our national resilience to drought.

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Mar 5, 2014

Today, the President declared a major disaster in the State of Georgia.

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Mar 5, 2014

The order blocks the property and interests in property and suspends entry into the United States of any person determined by the Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the Secretary of State.

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Mar 5, 2014

This bipartisan legislation ensures that the Federal Government can continue to provide timely, effective drought warning forecasts and vital support to communities that are vulnerable to drought.

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Mar 5, 2014

I have delegated to the Secretary of the Treasury the authority to take such actions, including the promulgation of rules and regulations, and to employ all powers granted to the President by IEEPA as may be necessary to carry out the…

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Mar 5, 2014

I am confident that we are moving forward together, united in our determination to oppose actions that violate international law and to support the Government and people of Ukraine.

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Mar 5, 2014

We've been mobilizing the international community to condemn this violation of international law and to support the people and Government of Ukraine.

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Mar 4, 2014

Make no mistake: as long as these weapons exist, the United States will maintain a safe, secure and effective arsenal to deter any adversary, and guarantee that defense to our allies.

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Mar 4, 2014

No development of new nuclear weapons.

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Mar 4, 2014

Russia's clear violation of Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity is unacceptable.

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