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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Nov 8, 2012

Our schools are a gateway to those opportunities and the key to our Nation's economic prosperity and civic life.

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Nov 8, 2012

I am completely confident that the CIA will continue to thrive and carry out its essential mission.

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Nov 8, 2012

During American Education Week, we recommit to keeping the promise of education alive for this generation and the next.

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Nov 8, 2012

David Petraeus has provided extraordinary service to the United States for decades.

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Nov 8, 2012

Right now if Congress fails to come to an agreement...everybody's taxes will automatically go up.

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Nov 8, 2012

All children deserve access to a world-class education and the chance to pursue their dreams.

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Nov 7, 2012

Another $5 trillion tax cut that favors the wealthy is not change. I'm not going to turn Medicare into a voucher just to pay for another millionaire's tax cut. I'm going to lower taxes for middle class folks. Let's also make sure the…

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Nov 7, 2012

We want our children to live in an America that isn't burdened by debt, that isn't weakened by inequality, that isn't threatened by the disruptive power of a warming planet.

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Nov 7, 2012

I expressed my desire to continue close cooperation moving ahead.

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Nov 7, 2012

I thanked my counterpart for their friendship and partnership thus far.

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Nov 7, 2012

I look forward to continuing to work with all of my fellow leaders to address the serious challenges we face together in the world.

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Nov 6, 2012

Hope is that stubborn thing inside us that insists, despite all the evidence to the contrary, that something better awaits us.

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Nov 6, 2012

What makes America exceptional are the bonds that hold together the most diverse nation on Earth.

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Nov 6, 2012

Democracy in a nation of 300 million can be noisy and messy and complicated.

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Nov 6, 2012

For the United States of America, the best is yet to come.

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Nov 6, 2012

The task of perfecting our union moves forward because you reaffirmed the spirit that has triumphed over war and depression.

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Nov 6, 2012

We want our children to live in America that isn't burdened by debt. That isn't weakened by inequality. That isn't threatened by the disruptive power of a warming planet.

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Nov 6, 2012

The freedoms we cherish endure because of their service and sacrifice.

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Nov 6, 2012

I am concerned for the safety of people who live in communities damaged by Sandy.

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Nov 5, 2012

We will continue to provide every available resource to support state and local partners.

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Nov 4, 2012

Well, it's too early to know exactly how this came about, what group was involved, but obviously, it was an attack on Americans.

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