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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Oct 25, 2013

I'm willing to work with anyone, on any idea, who's actually willing to make this law perform better.

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Oct 25, 2013

The Affordable Care Act makes you part of a big group plan for the first time.

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Oct 25, 2013

This law means that women can finally buy coverage that doesn't charge them higher premiums than men for the same care.

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Oct 25, 2013

We did not fight so hard for this reform for so many years just to build a web site.

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Oct 25, 2013

We did it to cement the principle that in this country, the security of health care is not a privilege for a fortunate few, but a right for every one of us to enjoy.

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Oct 25, 2013

That choice and competition have actually helped bring prices down.

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Oct 24, 2013

Making something of ourselves, that's what we do in this country.

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Oct 24, 2013

This country should be doing everything in our power to give more kids the chance to go to schools just like this one.

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Oct 24, 2013

I want us to do everything we can to give every single young person the same kind of opportunity that this country gave me.

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Oct 24, 2013

It is a hard job, and we've got to make sure we're investing in them.

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Oct 24, 2013

We have to educate our young people—every single person here, but also all the young people all across Brooklyn, all across New York City, all across New York State, and all across this country—so that you're ready for this global economy.

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Oct 24, 2013

As long as I have the privilege to be your President, I'm going to keep fighting to make sure that no matter who you are, where you come from, what you look like, this country will always be a place where you can make it if you try.

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Oct 23, 2013

The U.S. is not monitoring and will not monitor her communication.

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Oct 23, 2013

These dedicated individuals bring a wealth of experience and talent to their new roles, and I am proud to have them serve in this Administration.

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Oct 23, 2013

Let's not delay. Let's get this done, and let's do it in a bipartisan fashion.

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Oct 23, 2013

It's not smart to invite some of the brightest minds from around the world to study here and then not let them start businesses here.

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Oct 23, 2013

It doesn't make sense to have 11 million people who are in this country illegally without any incentive or any way for them to come out of the shadows.

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Oct 22, 2013

The United States is not monitoring and will not monitor the communications of Chancellor Merkel.

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