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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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Oct 30, 2013

We want you to join the generations of immigrants and entrepreneurs and foreign investors who have discovered exactly what it means when we say we are the land of opportunity.

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Oct 30, 2013

We are calling for an end to discriminatory barriers that keep children from loving and stable homes.

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Oct 30, 2013

The entrepreneurial spirit has always been at the heart of our Nation's story.

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Oct 30, 2013

We must remove undue barriers that would prevent entrepreneurs from venturing out on their own.

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Oct 30, 2013

American families strengthen the fabric of our Nation by lifting each other up in the face of life's greatest challenges.

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Oct 30, 2013

Government data has been used by journalists to uncover variations in hospital billings.

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Oct 30, 2013

I believe there is no better place in the world to do business than the United States of America.

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Oct 30, 2013

Our Nation is strongest when we broaden entrepreneurial opportunity.

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Oct 30, 2013

This gives aspiring small business owners and self-employed entrepreneurs the freedom to pursue their ideas and keep their families covered.

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Oct 30, 2013

There is no one to whom America owes more than our ill and injured service members and veterans.

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Oct 30, 2013

America is home to a long and storied line of immigrants who sought opportunity on our shores.

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Oct 30, 2013

During Native American Heritage Month, we honor their vibrant cultures and strengthen the government-to-government relationship between the United States and each tribal nation.

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Oct 30, 2013

More than 60 million Americans take up the selfless and unheralded work of delivering care to seniors or people with disabilities or illnesses.

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Oct 30, 2013

An active and robust civil society is critical to open and accountable governance.

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Oct 30, 2013

I call on all Americans to honor military families through private actions and public service for the tremendous contributions they make in the support of our service members and our Nation.

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Oct 30, 2013

Improving FOIA administration is one of the most effective ways to make the U.S. Government more open and accountable.

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Oct 29, 2013

Look, there is no denying it. Right now the Web site is too slow. Too many people have gotten stuck and I'm not happy about it. And neither are a lot of Americans who need healthcare and they are trying to figure out how they can sign up…

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Oct 29, 2013

There is no excuse for it, and I take full responsibility for making sure it gets fixed ASAP.

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Oct 29, 2013

If you had one of these substandard plans before the Affordable Care Act became law and you really like that plan, you're able to keep it. That's what I said when I was running for office. That was part of the promise we made. But ever…

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Oct 29, 2013

I want to have a conversation, so I'll save most of the time for questions.

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