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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Oct 4, 2012

We can't go back to the same policies Mitt Romney is proposing that led us to this crisis to begin with.

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Oct 4, 2012

Every year, fires in and around homes nationwide put thousands of Americans in harm's way.

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Oct 4, 2012

I encourage all Americans to install and maintain smoke alarms, test smoke alarm batteries regularly, and follow safe practices in the kitchen and when using electrical appliances.

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Oct 4, 2012

We stand shoulder to shoulder with them as they take those actions.

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Oct 4, 2012

We need to invest in small business and manufacturers who create jobs here in the United States.

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Oct 4, 2012

Freedom is the knowledge that you'll no longer be charged more than men for the same health care or denied affordable coverage just because you've beat cancer.

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Oct 4, 2012

We express our deepest gratitude for their service to our communities and our Nation.

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Oct 4, 2012

Our economy doesn't grow from the top down, it grows from the middle out.

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Oct 4, 2012

I have seen too much pain and too much struggle to let this country go with another round of top-down economics.

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Oct 3, 2012

I think the president was very presidential last night. He laid out his case. He stayed on the facts. He did what he was supposed to do.

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Oct 3, 2012

When I got on to the stage, I met this very spirited fellow who claimed to be Mitt Romney. But I know it couldn't have been Mitt Romney because the real Mitt Romney has been running around the country for the last year promising $5…

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Oct 3, 2012

I'm not fighting to create Democratic jobs or Republican jobs, I'm fighting to create American jobs.

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Oct 3, 2012

Nobody should have to fight for a job or a roof over their heads when they have fought for America's freedom.

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Oct 3, 2012

No child should have her dream deferred because of an overcrowded classroom.

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Oct 3, 2012

Our economy does not grow from the top down; it grows from the middle out.

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Oct 3, 2012

We think the President made that point last night consistently.

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Oct 3, 2012

I know he's not going to be out there telling the truth, but we're ready to tell the truth for him.

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Oct 3, 2012

Governor Romney cannot pay for his $5 trillion tax plan without blowing up the deficit or sticking it to the middle class.

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