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.
Oct 29, 2013
The fact of the matter is, if you have an insurance policy that you purchased on the individual market, that you have had since the day that the Affordable Care Act was signed, you can keep it.
Oct 29, 2013
It's fair to say that, however low people's estimations of Washington were before the shutdown, they're lower now.
Oct 29, 2013
Those protections are an important part of the reason why this administration is working day and night to make sure that we successfully implement the Affordable Care Act.
Oct 29, 2013
I don't think we should go back to discriminating against kids with preexisting conditions.
Oct 28, 2013
If you like your health care plan, you'll be able to keep your healthcare plan.
Oct 28, 2013
More families breathe easier because they know their country will be there for them in times of need.
Oct 28, 2013
Thanks to Tom, more children get a Head Start on success in school and in life.
Oct 28, 2013
Our cause is not advanced if we can't also try to achieve compromise.
Oct 27, 2013
Some of this is going to be tough. But here's what -- my commitments to you is, I'm going to stay on it. I'm not going to be a stranger and suddenly forget all about it.
Oct 27, 2013
The buck will stop with me. The buck will stop with me. I'm the president and the buck stops with me. Ultimately the buck stops with me.
Oct 27, 2013
Michelle and I send our thoughts and prayers to his wife Patty, his family, and loved ones.
Oct 27, 2013
Things like courage, leadership, judgment, and compassion, those resources are—potentially, at least—inexhaustible.
Oct 27, 2013
I'll keep fighting for those resources because our country asks and expects a lot from you.
Oct 27, 2013
We agreed to continue our close coordination on a range of security issues.
Oct 27, 2013
I hereby delegate to the Secretary of State the functions of the President under section 1261(b) and to the Secretary of Commerce the functions of the President under section 1262(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal…
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