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.
Both Presidents noted that they look forward to meeting in person in June at the time of the G-8 meeting in Northern Ireland and again in September for a bilateral Summit in Russia
Our top priority as a nation right now is doing everything we can to grow our economy and create good jobs and rebuild opportunity for the middle class.
So, Ray, on a personal level, I could not be more grateful to you for your service and for your friendship.
Our veterans have the skill sets that employers demand to fill these positions.
I am looking forward to talking with Latin American leaders about our vision for the Americas as a region of shared opportunity.
Ray LaHood Secretary of Labor has said that being the Secretary of Transportation is the best job he ever had in public service.
To convey his condolences on the tragic hospital fire outside of Moscow that killed dozens last week
We should be reaching for a level of private and public research and development investment that we haven't seen since the height of the space race.
Today, all around the country, scientists like you are developing therapies to regenerate damaged organs.
We've got to make sure that we're training great calculus and biology teachers and encouraging students to keep up with their physics and chemistry classes.
These days, that sometimes keeps folks apart, but what always brought Ray and I together was a shared belief that those of us who serve in public service owe their allegiance not to party, but to the people who elected them to represent…
Immigration reform continues to be a top legislative priority this year.
To reiterate his appreciation for the close cooperation that the United States has received from Russia on the Boston marathon attack
This is an important opportunity to reinforce the deep cultural, familial, and economic ties that so many Americans share with Mexico and Central America.
I know Anthony's experience will make him an outstanding Transportation Secretary.
Because of these reckless cuts, there are parents whose kids just got kicked out of Head Start programs who right now are scrambling for a solution.
We can strive to value those things that I suspect led most of us to do the work that we do in the first place.
Call me self-centered, but I can think of one minority they could start with.
Our top priority as a nation must be growing the economy, creating good jobs, and rebuilding opportunity for the middle class.





