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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 3, 2014

We are ready to work with Congress and the Government of Ukraine to provide U.S. loan guarantees and other financial and technical assistance.

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Mar 3, 2014

If you care about the environment, you better hope that folks like Mark and Michael are still in the majority.

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Mar 3, 2014

The most effective and historically bipartisan ways to reduce poverty is the earned-income tax credit.

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Mar 3, 2014

The United States is preparing to help the government respond to the clear demands of the Ukrainian people for more robust safeguards against corruption.

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Mar 3, 2014

America is closer to energy independence than we have been in decades.

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Mar 3, 2014

The United States is better positioned for the 21st Century than any other nation on Earth.

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Mar 2, 2014

I don't think that there's any secret on that. And, you know, our approach as the United States is not to see these as some Cold War chess board in which we're in competition with Russia.

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Mar 2, 2014

Obviously the facts on the ground in Crimea are deeply troubling, and Russia has a large army that borders Ukraine. But what is also true is that over time this will be a costly proposition for Russia. And now is the time for them to…

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Mar 1, 2014

We are united in supporting Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and its right to choose its own future.

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Feb 28, 2014

Russia's continued violation of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity would negatively impact Russia's standing in the international community.

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Feb 28, 2014

The people of Ukraine have the right to determine their own future.

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Feb 27, 2014

We are now deeply concerned by reports of military movement taken by the Russian federation inside of Ukraine. Any violation of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity would be deeply destabilizing which is not in the interests of…

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Feb 27, 2014

What these filmmakers have displayed is the incredible innovation and creativity of this generation coming up.

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Feb 27, 2014

I encourage all citizens to join in activities that will increase awareness and prevention of colorectal cancer.

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Feb 27, 2014

Our job is to rebuild an economy that grows for the many, not just the few.

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Feb 27, 2014

It is crucial for people of all ages to discuss colorectal cancer with their doctors.

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Feb 27, 2014

We have a fundamental disagreement about what we need to do now to secure our future.

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Feb 27, 2014

We want to bring this spirit—including more technology—into the classroom.

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