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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Feb 27, 2014

Freedom for ordinary Americans to honestly pursue their dreams, that's what we believe.

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Feb 27, 2014

It is also critical that all Americans know their rights and have the tools to weigh the risks and potential benefits of their choices in the open market.

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Feb 27, 2014

When parents, educators, librarians, and mentors read with children, they give a gift that will nourish souls for a lifetime.

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Feb 27, 2014

When everyone gets a fair shot, does their fair share, and plays by the same set of rules, the best ideas rise to the top and our economy thrives.

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Feb 27, 2014

Colorectal cancer claims more than 50,000 American lives each year.

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Feb 27, 2014

This new event is going to highlight how Americans young and old are imagining and designing and building tools and machines that will open our minds and power our economy.

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Feb 27, 2014

Kyle's story is just one example of what's possible when we put our extraordinary technologies to work for our students and our schools.

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Feb 27, 2014

The odds of survival rise dramatically when this cancer is caught early.

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Feb 27, 2014

Every child in America deserves a world-class education, especially in science and technology and engineering and math.

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Feb 27, 2014

I call upon government officials, industry leaders, and advocates across the Nation to share information about consumer protection and provide our citizens with information about their rights as consumers.

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Feb 26, 2014

And the worst part is, we've become numb to these statistics. We're not surprised by them. We take them as the norm. We just assume this is an inevitable part of American life instead of the outrage that it is.

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Feb 26, 2014

That's why, in the aftermath of the Trayvon Martin verdict, with all the emotions and controversy that it sparked, I spoke about the need to bolster and reinforce our young men and give them the sense that their country cares about them…

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Feb 26, 2014

I could see myself in these young men. And the only difference is that I grew up in an environment that was a little bit more forgiving.

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Feb 26, 2014

The U.S. commitment to Israel's security is not subject to periodic policy differences.

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Feb 26, 2014

The life chances of the average Black or Brown child in this country lags behind by almost every measure.

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