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 3, 2012

When he basically, at the beginning of the debate, looked to the American people and lied to them about his tax cut plan, we're going to have to take that into account.

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Oct 2, 2012

There's not a lot of question that our path is better for the middle class than the one Governor Romney is proposing.

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Oct 2, 2012

That's why independent studies looking at this said the only way to meet Governor Romney's pledge...is by burdening middle class families.

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Oct 2, 2012

This is an important election, and I'm concerned about America.

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Oct 2, 2012

Are we going to double down on the top-down economic policies that helped to get us into this mess?

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Oct 2, 2012

We've tried both approaches; the approach that Governor Romney is talking about is the same sales pitch that was made in 2001 and 2003.

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Oct 2, 2012

I want to ensure that all Americans have access to affordable health care.

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Oct 2, 2012

The United States commends the Secretary General for his strong leadership of America's most important security alliance.

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Oct 2, 2012

I want to hire another hundred thousand new math and science teachers and create 2 million more slots in our community colleges.

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Oct 2, 2012

I believe in free enterprise and the genius of the American people, but I also believe that the federal government has a role in helping to create ladders of opportunity for all.

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Oct 2, 2012

4 years ago, we went through the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression.

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Oct 2, 2012

20 years ago, I became the luckiest man on Earth because Michelle Obama agreed to marry me.

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Oct 2, 2012

I think it's important for us to develop new sources of energy here in America.

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Oct 1, 2012

Down in New Orleans, where they still have not rebuilt 20 months later, there is a law, federal law, when you reconstruction from the money government called the Stafford Act. And, basically, it says, when you get federal money, you got to…

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Oct 1, 2012

Travel and tourism to the United States is a major driver of our economy.

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Oct 1, 2012

Today, Secretary Napolitano, in consultation with Secretary Clinton, designated Taiwan as the newest member of the Visa Waiver Program.

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Oct 1, 2012

It is a known fact that in the eastern part of Libya there are militant groups.

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Oct 1, 2012

Sanctions that have been so punishing, but as long as Iran has refused to do that, to continue to ratchet up the pressure.

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