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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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Oct 13, 2020

One of the central foundation stones of a democracy is the idea that you do not. You do not allow the politicization of the criminal justice system, the intelligence system, the military, right.

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Oct 13, 2020

The allegations are so absurd, that even Republican controlled committees, you know, looking into it, have dismissed them.

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Oct 9, 2020

There's one person, one character who's trying to bring us into despair and division. And there's another one who's trying to bring us to a higher place.

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Oct 8, 2020

This shouldn't be a partisan issue, by the way. It has become a partisan issue, only because you have got one major party in this country that has made no bones about the fact that they want to make it harder for some people to vote.

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Oct 8, 2020

We've got to push back against that.

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Oct 8, 2020

We have got to push back against that.

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Oct 1, 2020

Michelle and I hope that the president, first lady, and all those affected by the coronavirus around the country are getting the care they need and are on the path to a speedy recovery. Obviously, we are in the midst of a big political…

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Oct 1, 2020

Although we are in the midst of a big political fight, and we take that very seriously, we also want to extend our best wishes to the president of the United States, the first lady.

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Oct 1, 2020

Michelle and I are hopeful that they and others that have been affected by COVID-19 around the country are getting the care that they need.

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Sep 26, 2020

I'm glad that you recognize that al Qaeda is a threat because a few months ago when you were asked what's the biggest geopolitical threat facing America, you said Russia, not al Qaeda.

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Sep 20, 2020

I am nominating chief Judge Merrick Brian Garland to join the Supreme Court.

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Sep 20, 2020

It will mean everything is subject to the most partisan of politics, everything, and our democracy will ultimately suffer as well.

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