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.
May 23, 2013
Those who commit sexual assault are not only committing a crime, they threaten the trust and discipline that makes our military strong. That is why we have to be determined to stop these crimes.
May 23, 2013
Today, we pay tribute to those patriots who never came back—who fought for a home to which they never returned, and died for a country whose gratitude they will always have.
May 23, 2013
It is our charge to preserve liberty, to advance justice, and to sow the seeds of peace.
May 23, 2013
Today each of you can take enormous pride, for you've met the mission of this Academy.
May 22, 2013
If there is just one thing, one thing that we could do that would save just one child, don't we have an obligation to try?
May 22, 2013
Our journey is not complete until all our children are cared for and cherished and always safe from harm.
May 22, 2013
This is our first task, caring for our children. It is our first job. If we don't get that right, we don't get anything right. That is how as a society we will be judged.
May 22, 2013
Katherine brings to the Office of Personnel Management broad experience and a deep commitment to recruiting and retaining a world-class workforce for the American people.
May 22, 2013
We have not engaged in preventive detention without subjecting all of our actions to the laws of war.
May 22, 2013
America acts with respect for state sovereignty, so we do not claim the right to take strikes wherever we choose.
May 22, 2013
Today, I am honored to nominate this highly respected legal professional as a United States Attorney.
May 22, 2013
These individuals have had distinguished legal careers and I am honored to ask them to continue their work as judges on the federal bench.
May 21, 2013
I can't think of a better description of tonight's Gershwin Prize recipient.
May 21, 2013
The Americas represent a region of opportunity for the United States.
May 21, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers remain with the wonderful people of Oklahoma.
May 21, 2013
She's been inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
May 21, 2013
More than seven million students who rely on these loans to finance postsecondary education should not be burdened with additional college debt as they seek to graduate.
May 21, 2013
Health care is one of the issues that is an important -- a particularly important issue in the Americas with the expansion of the middle class.
May 21, 2013
Our objective is to work with our partners across the hemisphere to promote a hemisphere that's middle class, secure and democratic.
May 21, 2013
As Acting Director, Dan helped restore the trust of the American people in the General Services Administration by making the agency more efficient, accountable and transparent.
May 20, 2013
There are empty spaces where there used to be living rooms and bedrooms and classrooms. And, in time, we're going to need to refill those spaces with love and laughter and community.
May 20, 2013
If you are looking for a good bang for your educational buck, high-quality preschool is the place to look.
May 20, 2013
We have an obligation to ensure that all eligible voters have the opportunity to cast their ballots without unwarranted obstructions or unnecessary delay.
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