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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Jul 22, 2013

And in return, you've got something that will stay with you forever: a shirtless picture of you on the Internet.

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Jul 22, 2013

This win also made Coach Pitino the first coach in history to win a championship at two different schools.

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Jul 22, 2013

I am committed to ensuring that my Administration is composed of highly qualified public servants who reflect the diversity of America.

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Jul 22, 2013

This delay would also create uncertainty for regulated businesses, inhibiting their decision-making and planning efforts.

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Jul 22, 2013

Nearly 2 million uninsured AAPIs will have new opportunities for coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace.

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Jul 22, 2013

H.R. 1582 would require agencies to waste limited analytical resources on a duplicative analysis.

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Jul 21, 2013

Unless this bill passes the Congress in the context of an overall budget framework that supports our recovery and enables sufficient investments in education, infrastructure, innovation and national security for our economy to compete in…

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Jul 21, 2013

The American people are pleased to join with the people of the United Kingdom as they celebrate the birth of the young Prince.

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Jul 21, 2013

The continued prosecution of terrorists in Federal court is an essential element of counterterrorism efforts – a powerful tool that must remain an available option.

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Jul 21, 2013

The bill severely undermines critical investments in economic and community development programs.

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Jul 21, 2013

I think a lot of Americans out there, they're watching... they would say to themselves, this doesn't connect with me and what I'm going through.

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Jul 21, 2013

Technology, globalization, the weakening of unions, all of this had shifted the basic bargain that had existed basically during the post-World War II era.

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Jul 21, 2013

The good news is, over the last 5 years, we fought alongside people like Nancy Pelosi.

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Jul 21, 2013

The child enters the world at a time of promise and opportunity for our two nations.

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Jul 21, 2013

There’s no more important question for this country than how do we create an economy in which everybody who works hard feels like they can get ahead.

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Jul 21, 2013

We wish them all the happiness and blessings parenthood brings.

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Jul 21, 2013

Enacting H.R. 2610 would hurt our economy and require draconian cuts to middle-class priorities.

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Jul 19, 2013

As difficult and challenging as this whole episode has been for a lot of people, I don’t want us to lose sight that things are getting better.

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Jul 19, 2013

We need to spend some time in thinking about how do we bolster and reinforce our African American boys.

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Jul 19, 2013

The fact that sometimes that’s unacknowledged adds to the frustration.

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Jul 19, 2013

What made Helen the Dean of the White House Press Corps was not just the length of her tenure, but her fierce belief that our democracy works best when we ask tough questions and hold our leaders to account.

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