Political Quotes

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 4, 2014

You should feel confident that if somebody in your family is eligible, you should sign them up.

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Mar 4, 2014

The majority of the country, including half of Republicans, agree with it.

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Mar 4, 2014

We have the capacity to stop sexual assault, support those who have survived it, and bring perpetrators to justice.

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Mar 3, 2014

There is a strong belief that Russia's action is violating international law. I know President Putin seems to have a different set of lawyers making a different set of interpretations, but I don't think that's fooling anybody.

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Mar 3, 2014

We have created more than 8 million new jobs in the last 4 years and now have the lowest unemployment rate in over 5 years.

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Mar 3, 2014

The American people have made clear time and again which approach they prefer.

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Mar 3, 2014

H.R. 3826 would block those important efforts, threatening the health and safety of Americans.

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Mar 3, 2014

Independent economists say immigration reform will grow our economy and shrink our deficits by almost $1 trillion in the next two decades.

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Mar 3, 2014

We have made progress over the last 5 years. But our work is not done.

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Mar 3, 2014

We may be able to deescalate over the next several days and weeks, but it's a serious situation.

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Mar 3, 2014

We've got to make a decision if we're going to protect tax breaks for the wealthiest Americans, or if we're going to make smart investments necessary to create jobs.

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Mar 3, 2014

Part of the reason that I ran for office is because we strongly believe that it's not enough for the economy to grow in and of itself.

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Mar 3, 2014

If the President is presented with H.R. 3826, his senior advisors would recommend that he veto the bill.

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Mar 3, 2014

The United States will continue to support the Government of Ukraine, including economically.

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Mar 3, 2014

The United States will provide technical assistance to train election observers.

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Mar 3, 2014

No one who works full time should ever have to raise a family in poverty.

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Mar 3, 2014

The United States is preparing to provide technical advice to the Ukrainian government on Ukraine's WTO rights with respect to trade with Russia.

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Mar 3, 2014

We know that the country that wins the race for new technologies will win the race for new jobs.

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Mar 3, 2014

Russia's clear violation of Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity is a grave concern.

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Mar 3, 2014

This budget is designed with their generation and future generations in mind.

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Mar 3, 2014

I believe that what unites the people of this Nation is the simple, profound belief in opportunity for all.

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Mar 3, 2014

Climate change is a fact, and we have to act with more urgency to address it.

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