Barack Obama
The Public Record
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.
I think that I was trying to make a very specific point, which is that you can't rely on inspiration to take care of your business.
One of the difficult truths of democracy is that the people who would benefit most from progressive policies...are less likely to vote.
I remain optimistic about not just America's futures, but the direction that the world is going in.
The only way that you can be successful is by listening and reaching out and working with a wide variety of people.
I could not ask for a steadier or a more reliable partner on the world stage.
We cannot discount or take for granted the importance of the transatlantic alliance.
Our alliance with our NATO partners has been a cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy for nearly 70 years.
It remains committed to ensuring that American taxpayers receive a fair return from the sale of public resources owned by all Americans.
This order builds on recent work to facilitate inter-agency and community-level collaboration.
Democracy is the worst form of government, except for all the others.
In our trading relationships, we have to make sure that trade works for us and not against us.
The Federal Government should help communities identify, develop, and share local solutions.
History shows us that countries with democratic governance tend to be more just and more stable and more successful.
The quickest way to slam the brakes on innovation is for the public to lose confidence in the safety of new technologies. Both government and industry have a responsibility to make sure that doesn't happen.
Even after 73 consecutive months of total job growth since 2009, communities of persistent poverty remain.
The Council shall foster collaboration across agencies, policy councils, and offices.
It's why we support the right of Ukrainians to choose their own destiny.
We have to have an inclusive economic strategy and we have to have an exclusive political and cultural strategy.





