America is known around the world as a country that empowers the inventor and the innovator.
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.
I signed a bipartisan resolution that finally recognized the sad and painful chapters in our shared history.
We want to ensure that federal partners continue to bring all available resources to bear.
I call on all Americans to honor military families through private actions and public service for the tremendous contributions they make in support of our service members and our Nation.
We believe that when we support research into medical breakthroughs, entire new industries will start here and stay here.
There's more we need to do to help the economy recover at a faster rate, put more people back to work.
Let's put Americans back to work doing the work that needs to be done.
We are making critical investments to improve health and education services, create jobs, and strengthen tribal economies.
With dedication, persistence, and ingenuity, we can put an end to the diabetes epidemic.
He is extremely focused on making sure that we find exactly what happened and who was responsible.
Let us honor the brave patriots who keep our country safe, and let us forever hold close the memories of those who have perished in the line of duty.
Part of the reason we're going to be able to respond quickly to all of this is because they helped make sure that FEMA financing was in place.
You know, I've instituted a 15-minute rule essentially on my team, you return everybody's phone calls in 15 minutes.
We're going to get help. Hope you get it all together. All right? I promise. I promise. You're going to be OK.
The FEMA director is going to be -- he's here right now. He's going to be coordinating assistance.
Governor Christie, throughout this process, has been responsive. He's been aggressive in making sure that the state got out in front of this incredible storm. And I think the people of New Jersey recognize that he has put his heart and…
Part of the reason we are going to be able to respond quickly to all this is because they helped to make sure that FEMA financing was in place.
I instituted a 15-minute essentially rule on my team. You return everybody's phone calls in 15 minutes, whether it's the mayor's, governor's, county officials.
We are going to help you get it all together, all right? I promise, promise. You're going to be OK.
He has put his heart and soul into making sure that the people of New Jersey bounce back even stronger than before.





