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.
Sep 21, 2012
What I’m offering is a practical, specific plan to create jobs and grow the middle class.
Sep 21, 2012
The voices of the American people are not comfortable with the voices of a few extremists.
Sep 21, 2012
We believe that in this country hard work should pay off and everybody should get a fair shot.
Sep 21, 2012
Marilyn A. Brown, of Georgia, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority for a term expiring May 18, 2017.
Sep 21, 2012
Keeping these families apart would do nothing to weaken the Castro regime.
Sep 20, 2012
As Americans, each of us has an equal share in the land and an equal responsibility to protect it.
Sep 19, 2012
Look, when I came into office, I said I would end the war in Iraq, and I did.
Sep 19, 2012
As Commander in Chief, I've seen that our national security has been strengthened because we are no longer denied the skills and talents of those patriotic Americans who happen to be gay or lesbian.
Sep 19, 2012
He enjoys strong support from the Jewish community in this country because they know he has been a steadfast friend of the Jewish state.
Sep 19, 2012
We have to focus our attention on people who genuinely pose a threat to our communities.
Sep 19, 2012
America remains a country where, if you work hard and you don't give up and you are persistent, you can succeed.
Sep 19, 2012
This was an assault on our embassy, a violent attack on our diplomatic facility that resulted in the deaths of four Americans.
Sep 19, 2012
Ketanji Brown Jackson, of Maryland, to be United States District Judge for the District of Columbia, vice Henry Harold Kennedy, retired.
Sep 19, 2012
We cannot replace the tyranny of a dictator with the tyranny of a mob.
Sep 19, 2012
Gay and lesbian Americans now no longer need to hide who they love in order to serve the country they love.
Sep 18, 2012
The ongoing process of reconciliation and reform offers the people of that nation the opportunity to take charge of their destiny.
Sep 17, 2012
He promised to wind down the war in Afghanistan. Where does that stand?
Sep 17, 2012
I don't know what he was referring to, but I can tell you this. When I won in 2008, 47 percent of the American people voted for John McCain. They didn't vote for me. And what I said on election night was even though you didn't vote for me…
Sep 17, 2012
When I won in 2008, 47 percent of the American people voted for John McCain. They didn't vote for me.
Sep 17, 2012
The trick of the government is to find a way to pool resources in order to facilitate the redistribution of wealth.
Sep 17, 2012
That central idea at the heart of America, which says no matter what you look like, no matter where you come from, no matter what your last name is, no matter who you love, here in America you can make it if you work hard, if you try.
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