May 5, 2013
And I'm confident that we can build on our common heritage, our economic relationship and our shared values to enrich the lives of all our people.
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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May 5, 2013
It was a chance for me to reaffirm our friendship with a region to which tens of millions of immigrants and Americans trace their roots.
May 5, 2013
The proposed legislation also does not guarantee that workers will be able to use the time they have earned when they choose.
May 5, 2013
Broad-based economic growth doesn't just create more jobs and opportunity in these countries — it also reduces illegal immigration to the United States.
May 4, 2013
The authority of our system comes not just from elected leaders, but from active citizens.
May 4, 2013
The terrible use of weapons by the Assad regime against its own people is deplorable.
May 4, 2013
As I said, these reports underscore the risks that they face and the danger they put themselves in to protect our interests there.
May 4, 2013
A democratic transition in Syria cannot take place with Assad there, so Assad must leave power.
May 4, 2013
Today we honor the victory of the Mexican people in their fight for freedom at the Battle of Puebla 151 years ago.
May 4, 2013
We're going to need to see the American people get engaged in this debate.
May 3, 2013
More than 8,000 students from Central America and the Dominican Republic studied at U.S. institutions during the 2011-2012 academic year.
May 3, 2013
USAID has launched a five-year multi-million dollar Regional Clean Energy Initiative for Central America.
May 3, 2013
Partnership for Growth seeks to expand broad-based economic growth by reducing crime and insecurity, and improving the investment climate and productivity.
May 3, 2013
By 2030, the World Bank estimates that Central America will need $25 billion in power sector investment to address increasing demand.
May 3, 2013
His decision to choose love in the face of hate, hope in the face of despair, is an example we should always strive to follow.
May 3, 2013
Guatemala recently agreed to a landmark labor enforcement plan under a CAFTA-DR settlement agreement that includes a process for developing a contingency mechanism.
May 3, 2013
As a nation, we reaffirm our commitment to protecting universal human rights, including the freedom of religion.
May 3, 2013
The U.S. contributed $5 million to the $22 million Crossroads Fund administered by the IDB that provides assistance to develop cross-border infrastructure in Central America.
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