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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Jun 6, 2013

Those are not issues that are unique to the U.S.-China relationship, those are issues that are of international concern.

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Jun 6, 2013

I think it's important for us to recognize and acknowledge, this is working the way it's supposed to.

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Jun 6, 2013

It is in the United States interest that China continues on the path of success

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Jun 5, 2013

That is the height of irresponsibility. It is shameful.

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Jun 5, 2013

Teetering on collapse, and they are asking for taxpayers to help sustain them.

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Jun 5, 2013

Either the biggest building in the world or the biggest tax scam in the world.

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Jun 5, 2013

I propose we use some of our oil and gas revenues to fund an energy security trust that will drive new research and technology to shift our cars and trucks off oil for good.

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Jun 5, 2013

H.R. 6082 would require the Department of the Interior to open up a number of new areas on the OCS.

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Jun 4, 2013

This is part of free speech, is you being able to speak but also you listening. And me being able to speak.

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Jun 4, 2013

Now this is part of free speech, is you being able to speak, but also you listening. And me being able to speak. All right?

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May 31, 2013

ConnectEd to get high speed Internet to every classroom in the country!

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May 30, 2013

I urge all Americans to explore the great outdoors and to uphold our Nation's legacy of conserving our lands and waters for future generations.

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May 27, 2013

You are stronger than the storm. After all you've dealt with, after all you've been through, the Jersey Shore is back and it is open for business, and they want all Americans to know that they're ready to welcome you here.

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May 27, 2013

And I saw what thousands of Americans saw over Memorial Day weekend: you are stronger than the storm. After all you've dealt with, after all you've been through, the Jersey shore is back and it is open for business. And they want all…

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May 27, 2013

Generations of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders helped build this country and helped to defend this country and to make America what it is today.

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May 27, 2013

Ours has been a nation of immigrants, a nation challenged and shaped and pushed ever forward by diverse perspectives and fresh thinking.

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May 27, 2013

We are also building capacity among investigators and prosecutors to target criminal asset forfeiture and financial crimes.

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May 26, 2013

This Memorial Day and every day, let us be true and meet that promise. Let it be our task every single one of us to honor the strength and the resolve and the love these brave Americans felt for each other and for our country.

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May 24, 2013

That is the purpose of Memorial Day: to remember with gratitude the countless men and women who gave their lives so we could know peace and live in freedom.

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