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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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Jun 16, 2013

This Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership is going to be a priority of mine and my administration.

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Jun 16, 2013

The people of Northern Ireland and their leaders have traveled a great distance since the signing of the 1998 Good Friday Agreement.

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Jun 16, 2013

Structural reforms are key to improving sustainable growth and long-term living standards.

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Jun 16, 2013

Patricia Marie Haslach, of Oregon, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Federal Democratic Republic of…

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Jun 16, 2013

Restoring medium-term fiscal sustainability remains a priority.

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Jun 16, 2013

My objective, understand, is Assad leaving because he de-legitimized himself by what he did to his people.

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Jun 16, 2013

This working group is to assess emerging threats, elaborate, propose and coordinate concrete joint measures to address such threats as well as strengthen confidence.

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Jun 16, 2013

This direct line will be seamlessly integrated into the existing Direct Secure Communication System.

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Jun 16, 2013

It is very easy to slip-slide your way into deeper and deeper commitments.

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Jun 16, 2013

Urgent and specific measures are needed to create quality jobs, particularly for the young and the long-term unemployed.

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Jun 16, 2013

I'm hopeful we can achieve the kind of high-standard, comprehensive agreement that the global trading system is looking to us to develop.

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Jun 16, 2013

We share an interest in reducing the violence; securing chemical weapons and ensuring that they're neither used nor are they subject to proliferation.

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Jun 16, 2013

If you're a U.S. person, the NSA cannot listen to your telephone calls; and the NSA cannot target your e-mails.

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Jun 16, 2013

I think we're poised to increase both trade and investment between our two countries.

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Jun 16, 2013

The bill would reduce access to food assistance for struggling families and their children.

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Jun 16, 2013

I will preserve every option available to me and continually make assessments about what's in the interests of the United States.

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Jun 16, 2013

Decisive action is needed to nurture a sustainable recovery and restore the resilience of the global economy.

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Jun 16, 2013

The United States of America and the Russian Federation reaffirm their readiness to intensify bilateral cooperation based on the principles of mutual respect, equality, and genuine respect for each other's interests.

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Jun 14, 2013

I express my concern about the extensive damage caused over the last several days.

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Jun 13, 2013

What we're talking about is a vision for high-speed rail in America.

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