Anyone out there who has ever been assaulted: You are not alone. We have your back. I've got your back.
Barack Obama
The Public Record
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.
An estimated one in five women is sexually assaulted at college, and that's totally unacceptable.
Today, we're partnering with local communities to promote opportunity for hardworking Americans.
2014 is a year of action as we work to strengthen our economy and create jobs.
Thank you to all of you for making sure that your constituents are well served, but as a consequence, America is well served.
I want to work with Congress whenever and wherever I can, but the one thing I'm emphasizing to all my Cabinet members is, we're not going to wait.
The recommendations that are contained in this Commission report are eminently doable.
This is a country where everyone deserves the same freedom and opportunities to fulfill their dreams.
We reaffirm our steadfast commitment to protecting a woman's access to safe, affordable health care and her constitutional right to privacy.
You can judge a nation and how successful it will be based on how it treats its women and its girls.
This is a priority for me not only as President and Commander in Chief, but as a husband and a father of two extraordinary girls.
Every woman should be able to make her own choices about her body and her health.
I have determined that it is necessary to continue the national emergency with respect to foreign terrorists who threaten to disrupt the Middle East peace process.
I hereby delegate to the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, the authority conferred upon the President by section 1245(d)(5) of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service is an opportunity for all Americans to come together to help meet the needs of their communities and make an ongoing commitment to service throughout the year.
We are deeply concerned by the violence taking place today on the streets of Kyiv and urge all sides to immediately de-escalate the situation.
We urge the Government of Ukraine to take steps that represent a better way forward for Ukraine.





