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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 22, 2013

We join with the families and their loved ones in paying tribute to the fallen and in sharing our deep appreciation for the ultimate sacrifice made in service to our Nation.

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Oct 22, 2013

We believe that if Pakistan is secure and peaceful and prosperous, that's not only good for Pakistan, it's good for the region, and it's good for the world.

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Oct 22, 2013

Our enduring partnership is based on the principles of respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity.

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Oct 22, 2013

Our 241 servicemembers will be remembered in ceremonies at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina, at the U.S. Embassy in Lebanon, and in homes around the United States.

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Oct 22, 2013

The United States is reviewing the way that we gather intelligence to ensure that we properly balance the security concerns of our citizens and allies with the privacy concerns that all people share.

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Oct 22, 2013

The United States greatly values our close cooperation with Germany on a broad range of shared security challenges.

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Oct 22, 2013

We reaffirmed our commitment to the Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace and reconciliation process.

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Oct 22, 2013

Education in Pakistan has built or rehabilitated over 600 schools, provided 12,000 university scholarships to Pakistani students.

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Oct 22, 2013

I know that Pakistani Americans here in the United States are enormous contributors to the growth and development of the United States.

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Oct 22, 2013

To see a peaceful transition from one democratically elected Government to another was an enormous milestone for Pakistan and a testimony to the Pakistani people's desire for democracy.

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Oct 22, 2013

We are grateful for their sacrifices and honored by their commitment to defending our Nation, our citizens, and our values.

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Oct 22, 2013

Together, we will combat international terrorism and extremism and promote peace and prosperity.

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Oct 22, 2013

Those resources could be much more profitably invested in education and social welfare programs on both sides of the border between India and Pakistan and would be good for the entire subcontinent and good for the world.

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Oct 22, 2013

The United States remains Pakistan's largest export market and one of the largest sources of foreign direct investment in Pakistan.

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Oct 22, 2013

It is in America and Pakistan's interests for Afghanistan to be stable and secure, its sovereignty respected.

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Oct 22, 2013

A peaceful, prosperous, and democratic Pakistan was an essential partner for the United States.

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Oct 22, 2013

I'm optimistic that we can continue to make important strides in moving forward because both the Pakistani people and the American people have suffered terribly from terrorism in the past.

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Oct 21, 2013

The economy has been adding jobs at a pace of more than 2 million per year.

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Oct 21, 2013

Private sector employment has risen for 43 consecutive months, with businesses adding a total of 7.6 million jobs over that period.

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Oct 21, 2013

While job growth remained solid in September, there is no question that the focus of policy should be on how to achieve a faster pace of job growth.

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Oct 20, 2013

If you've got a pre-existing condition it will save you money. There is no more getting denied because you've had a preexisting condition.

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Oct 20, 2013

And those who already had a chance to enroll are thrilled with the result. Every day people who were stuck with sky-high premiums because of preexisting conditions are getting affordable insurance for the first time or finding against it…

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Oct 20, 2013

Many Americans with a preexisting condition, like Janice, are discovering that they can finally get health insurance like everybody else.

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Oct 20, 2013

Yes, the Web site really stinks for the first week. But instead of paying $1600 per month for a group insurance plan, we had a plan that will only cost us $692 a month. A savings of $900 per month.

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