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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.
Today I want to make it absolutely clear to Assad and those under his command, the world is watching. The use of chemical weapons is and would be totally unacceptable. And if you make the tragic mistake of using these weapons, there will…
We've been very impressed with the progress that's been made in Bulgaria.
Nuclear terrorism remains one of the greatest threats to global security.
Americans have always understood that each of us is entitled to a set of fundamental freedoms and protections under the law, and that when everyone gets a fair shot at opportunity, all of us do better.
Over 2,000 people packed the Kirov Theater where she had trained as a young girl.
If Congress does nothing, every family in America will see their income taxes automatically go up on January 1. That's sort of like the lump of coal you get for Christmas. That's a Scrooge Christmas.
And I believe we're at our best when everybody who works hard has a chance to get ahead.
It is this belief that has drawn millions to our shores and spurred America's prosperity for centuries.
This is the approach that the President has talked about for a long time now.
I want to reward manufacturers like this one and small businesses that create jobs here in the United States, not overseas.
The goal here is a two-state -- is two states, one Israeli, one Palestinian, living side by side in peace and security.
He emphasized that his administration would, and I quote again, 'continue to support Israel's right to defend itself.'
As of today, we are treating over 5 million people with lifesaving medicines for AIDS.
Let us remember the lives we have lost to AIDS, celebrate the progress we have made and, together, recommit to ourselves to achieving our shared vision of an AIDS-free generation.
We will come together as a global community to stand with people affected by HIV/AIDS.
I look forward to continuing to work with President Piñera to enhance bilateral cooperation.
Susan Rice is extraordinary. I couldn't be prouder of the job that she's done as the USPR.
Susan Rice is extraordinary. Couldn't be prouder of the job that she's done.
Starting January 1, every family in America will see their taxes go up.
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