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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 25, 2012

It is, I think by definition, a terrorist attack when there is a prolonged assault on an embassy with weapons.

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Sep 25, 2012

It is wholly unacceptable to respond to a video... with violence.

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Sep 25, 2012

If Seth can come up here with a broken wrist, then there is not a student here who cannot get registered and make sure they go to vote.

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Sep 25, 2012

There is not a country on Earth that wouldn't gladly trade places with the United States of America.

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Sep 24, 2012

As president of our country, and commander-in-chief of our military, I accept that people are going to call me awful things every day. And I will always defend their right to do so.

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Sep 24, 2012

As president of our country, and commander in chief of our military, I accept that people are going to call me awful things every day. And I will always defend their right to do so.

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Sep 24, 2012

And that's why the United States will do what we must to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

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Sep 24, 2012

It was important for Mayor Emanuel to say, 'Let's step up our game.'

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Sep 24, 2012

As the largest single purchaser of goods and services in the world, the United States Government bears a responsibility to ensure that taxpayer dollars do not contribute to trafficking in persons.

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Sep 24, 2012

Every child out here is equipped to compete and to be good citizens.

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Sep 24, 2012

It ought to concern every person, because it's a debasement of our common humanity.

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Sep 23, 2012

I was pretty certain and continue to be pretty certain that there are going to be bumps in the road. There will probably be some times where we bump up against some of these countries and have strong disagreements, but I do think that over…

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Sep 21, 2012

Vera Lynn Evans, of Tennessee, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority for a term expiring May 18, 2017, vice William H. Graves, term expired.

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Sep 21, 2012

I'm not going to slash investments in education and make young people pay more for college just to pay for a tax cut for millionaires and billionaires.

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Sep 21, 2012

Michael McWherter, of Tennessee, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority for a term expiring May 18, 2016, vice Dennis Bottorff, term expired.

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Sep 21, 2012

They shouldn't have to worry about finding a job when they get home.

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Sep 21, 2012

I put forward a plan that reduces our deficit by $4 trillion.

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Sep 21, 2012

We could create a million new manufacturing jobs in the next 4 years.

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