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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Jan 27, 2014

He wants to create the space according to the source so Republicans can find a way to get immigration reform to his desk.

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Jan 27, 2014

I'm eager to work with all of you. But America does not stand still and neither will I.

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Jan 27, 2014

The greatest nation on earth cannot keep conducting its business by drifting from one manufactured crisis to the next.

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Jan 27, 2014

It is time to turn the page on an era of reckless lending and taxpayer bailouts.

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Jan 27, 2014

Let's do more to help the entrepreneurs and small-business owners who create most new jobs in America.

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Jan 27, 2014

Starting to save is just the first step towards a secure retirement.

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Jan 27, 2014

We stand to lose everything we've worked for years to build in the matter of months.

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Jan 27, 2014

No one who works full-time should have to raise their family in poverty.

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Jan 27, 2014

Raising the minimum wage is good for government, good for business and workers and key to a stronger economy.

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Jan 27, 2014

Higher education is the single most important investment students can make in their own futures.

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Jan 27, 2014

People who are working hard and doing the right things — get ahead.

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Jan 27, 2014

We won't be safer if people abroad believe we strike within their countries without regard for the consequence.

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Jan 27, 2014

We must have the most dynamic, educated workforce in the world.

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Jan 27, 2014

It is you, our citizens, who make the state of our Union strong.

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Jan 26, 2014

Yet, even on a day of solemn remembrance, there is room for hope.

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Jan 26, 2014

The United States will continue to strongly support Yemen in these endeavors.

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Jan 26, 2014

It means condemning any attempts to deny the occurrence of the Holocaust.

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Jan 26, 2014

May God bless the memory of the millions, and may God grant us the strength and courage to make real our solemn vow: Never forget, never again!

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