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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Mar 13, 2013

These weapons of war, when combined with high-capacity magazines, have one purpose: to inflict maximum damage as quickly as possible.

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Mar 13, 2013

They are designed for the battlefield, and they have no place on our streets, in our schools, or threatening our law enforcement officers.

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Mar 13, 2013

We need to work together to expand trade and investment opportunities and address issues such as the protection of intellectual property rights.

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Mar 13, 2013

We appreciate China's G-20 commitment to move towards a more flexible exchange rate.

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Mar 13, 2013

We must closely coordinate with China to ensure North Korea meets its denuclearization commitments.

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Mar 13, 2013

We are committed to increasing practical cooperation to address Asia's and the world's most pressing economic and security challenges.

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Mar 12, 2013

My administration is committed to creating an unprecedented level of openness in government.

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Mar 12, 2013

We don't have an immediate crisis in terms of debt. In fact, for the next 10 years it is going to be in a sustainable place.

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Mar 12, 2013

Michelle and I offer our warm wishes to His Holiness Pope Francis as he ascends to the Chair of Saint Peter and begins his papacy.

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Mar 12, 2013

I look forward to working with His Holiness to advance peace, security, and dignity for our fellow human beings, regardless of their faith.

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Mar 12, 2013

His selection also speaks to the strength and vitality of a region that is increasingly shaping our world.

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Mar 12, 2013

I am pleased to nominate Deborah K. Jones to serve as the next U.S. Ambassador to Libya.

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Mar 12, 2013

As a champion of the poor and the most vulnerable among us, he carries forth the message of love and compassion that has inspired the world for more than 2,000 years.

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Mar 12, 2013

I reaffirm my commitment to ensuring that the perpetrators of the September 11 attacks against the U.S. mission in Benghazi are brought to justice.

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Mar 11, 2013

We think just as the TPP can be an enormous boost to U.S. trade and growth, that our trade with Europe can expand substantially.

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Mar 11, 2013

We should be doing less of some things that are not helping us grow.

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Mar 11, 2013

We are well on our way to meeting a very ambitious goal that we set several years ago to double U.S. exports.

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Mar 11, 2013

Exports, trade are one brick in this broader economic foundation that we're trying to build.

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Mar 11, 2013

It is a great pleasure to welcome my good friend, His Majesty, the Sultan of Brunei.

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Mar 11, 2013

I think he's probably the only head of state in the world who flies a 747 himself.

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