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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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Sep 27, 2012

We better fight to make sure that we have real immigration reform.

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Sep 27, 2012

As a grateful Nation honors our fallen service members, so do we honor the families who keep their memory burning bright.

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Sep 27, 2012

And yet despite everything that they go through and their families go through, when you talk to them, they couldn't be prouder of their service to this country.

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Sep 27, 2012

We reserve my authority to issue further orders with respect to the Companies or the Project Companies as shall in my judgment be necessary.

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Sep 27, 2012

I continue to believe that the country is not as divided as our politics would indicate.

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Sep 27, 2012

I believe women are very capable of making health care decisions by themselves.

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Sep 27, 2012

The Companies shall cease all access, and will not have any access, to the Properties.

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Sep 27, 2012

I hereby designate for Overseas Contingency Operations/Global War on Terrorism all funding so designated by the Congress.

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Sep 27, 2012

Our Union endures because of their courage and selflessness, and today, we resolve anew to show them the care and support they so deeply deserve.

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Sep 27, 2012

This is as important an election as we'll see in our lifetime.

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Sep 27, 2012

My opponent believes in the sort of top-down economic theories that, I think, got us into this mess in the first place.

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Sep 27, 2012

I want to take away tax breaks from companies that are shipping jobs overseas; I want to give to companies that are investing here in the United States.

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Sep 27, 2012

I just want to work as hard as I can over these next 39 days to earn the privilege of being able to spend the next 4 years, every single day, thinking about how I can make life a little bit better for people who work hard in this country.

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Sep 27, 2012

Let us always remember that the blessings we enjoy as free people in a free society came at a dear cost.

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Sep 27, 2012

I do approve this message, because I genuinely believe this is as consequential an election as we're going to see in our lifetime.

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Sep 27, 2012

I deeply believe that America is built on individual initiative and risk-taking and entrepreneurship.

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Sep 27, 2012

The admission of up to 70,000 refugees to the United States during Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 is justified by humanitarian concerns or is otherwise in the national interest.

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Sep 26, 2012

The leaders of Sudan and South Sudan have chosen to take another important step on the path away from conflict toward a future in which their citizens can live in dignity, security, and prosperity.

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Sep 26, 2012

I welcome the historic agreement that was reached today between the Republic of Sudan and the Republic of South Sudan on a number of critical issues.

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Sep 26, 2012

Pursuant to section 1072 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (Public Law 112-81), I hereby submit the enclosed implementation plan for the whole-of-government vision prescribed in the 2010 National Security…

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Sep 26, 2012

The Sudanese and South Sudanese people who have suffered greatly through decades of conflict deserve the benefits of a lasting peace.

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Sep 26, 2012

Determine that the continuation of U.S. air transportation is necessary in the interest of air commerce, national security, and the foreign policy of the United States.

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