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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 12, 2013

That's the principle that's guided my administration over the past four and a half years.

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Jun 11, 2013

We need legislation that encourages industry cooperation in the development and implementation of the cybersecurity standards that will secure their networks.

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Jun 11, 2013

The Executive order (EO) is only a first step in addressing the threat and not a substitute for actual legislation.

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Jun 11, 2013

That’s what America is about, is neighbors helping neighbors, friends helping friends, communities figuring out how can we continually make ourselves a better place for our kids and for our grandkids.

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Jun 11, 2013

That will allow me to appoint outstanding judges to the Federal bench.

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Jun 11, 2013

The bill forged by the Gang of Eight... represents a compromise that sticks to the principles that he's enunciated.

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Jun 11, 2013

We've got a lot more work to do and it's going to be absolutely critical that everybody here feels the same urgency and intensity over the next year and a half leading up to the midterm elections as you did in 2008 and 2012.

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Jun 10, 2013

I'm very glad that Peru and the United States are working so closely together in finalizing the Trans-Pacific Partnership.

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Jun 10, 2013

Operating the facility at Guantanamo weakens our national security by wasting resources, damaging our relationships with key allies, and reinforcing propaganda used by al-Qaeda to attack the United States and our values.

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Jun 10, 2013

Our nations will work together to address the impact of global climate change.

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Jun 10, 2013

I also wish the Peruvian soccer team the best of luck this evening.

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Jun 10, 2013

The United States is committed to continuing this close partnership to achieve further environmental benefits.

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Jun 9, 2013

I am grateful they have chosen to take on these important roles.

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Jun 9, 2013

Too many middle class families still feel like they're working harder and harder and can't get ahead.

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Jun 9, 2013

A growing economy that creates good middle class jobs, that rewards hard work and responsibility, that's our north star.

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Jun 6, 2013

With respect to the internet, and e-mails, this does not apply to U.S. citizens and it does not apply to people living in the United States.

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Jun 6, 2013

Nobody's listening to the content of people's phone calls. This program, by the way, is fully overseen not just by Congress, but by the Pfizer corp.

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Jun 6, 2013

This is working the way it is supposed to.

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