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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 20, 2013

The United States has begun to review the way that we gather intelligence.

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Oct 20, 2013

The product of the Affordable Care Act for people without health insurance is quality health insurance that's affordable.

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Oct 20, 2013

We did not wage this long and contentious battle just around a web site.

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Oct 20, 2013

Our goal has always been to declare that in this country the security of health care is not a privilege for a fortunate few, it's a right for all to enjoy.

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Oct 20, 2013

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

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Oct 18, 2013

There's no choice between growth and fiscal responsibility; we need both.

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Oct 18, 2013

We won't suddenly agree on everything now that the cloud of crisis has passed.

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Oct 18, 2013

Those of us who have the privilege to serve this country have an obligation to do our job the best we can.

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Oct 17, 2013

We must adopt legal positions that comport with common sense, consistent with who we are as Americans.

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Oct 17, 2013

As President, my most solemn responsibility is the safety and security of the American people.

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Oct 17, 2013

We must teach them not only the skills they need to succeed, but also the values that keep our country strong.

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Oct 17, 2013

During National Character Counts Week, we reflect on the ways we support one another.

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Oct 17, 2013

I call upon public officials, educators, parents, students, and all Americans to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs.

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Oct 17, 2013

And Jeh understands that this country is worth protecting, not because of what we build or what we own, but because of who we are.

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Oct 16, 2013

The same folks, who pushed for the shutdown and threatened default, claim their actions were needed to get America back on the right track. To make sure we're strong. But probably nothing has done more damage to America's credibility in…

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Oct 16, 2013

There's no good reason why we can't govern responsibly, despite our differences, without lurching from manufactured crisis to manufactured crisis.

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Oct 16, 2013

I hereby certify that absent a suspension of the limit under section 3101(b) of title 31, United States Code, the Secretary of the Treasury would be unable to issue debt to meet existing commitments.

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Oct 16, 2013

The American people's hopes and dreams are what matters, not ours.

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Oct 16, 2013

I hereby designate for Overseas Contingency Operations/Global War on Terrorism all funding...

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Oct 16, 2013

We talked about how well our militaries coordinate with each other and the genuine partnership that has been created.

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