Let us forever uphold the ideals the Framers enshrined in our Constitution.
Barack Obama
The Public Record
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.
Generations have crossed land and ocean because of the belief that, in America, all things are possible.
Today, we celebrate our heritage as a country bound together by fidelity to a set of ideas and a system of governance first laid out in America's Constitution.
Michelle and I wish you and your families a sweet year full of health, happiness, and peace.
There's a broader lesson to be learned here. And I -- you know, Governor Romney seems to have a tendency to shoot first and aim later. And as president, one of the things I've learned is you can't do that. That, you know, it's important…
There's a broader lesson to be learned here. And Governor Romney seems other have a tendency to shoot first, name later. And, as president, one of the things I have learned is, you can't do that, that it's important for you to make sure…
We're working with the government of Libya to secure our diplomats. I have also directed my administration to increase our security at diplomatic posts around the world. And make no mistake, we will work with the Libyan government to bring…
Millions of students are paying less for college today thanks to federal actions.
Millions of students are paying less for college today, thanks to federal actions.
I think most Americans, Democrats or Republicans, understand that there are times where we set politics aside.
I think it is important for us to find out exactly what happened in Benghazi, and I am happy to cooperate in any ways that Congress wants.
This is something he has a personal commitment to and he wants to see it work.
Eleven years later, that's the legacy of 9/11: the ability to say with confidence that no adversary and no act of terrorism can change who we are.
Education was the gateway to opportunity for me. It was the gateway for Michelle. It was the gateway for most of you.
You can choose a future where we export more products and outsource fewer jobs.
Our problems can be solved. Our challenges can be met. The path we offer may be harder, but it leads to a better place.
Today we learned that after losing around 800,000 jobs a month when I took office, business once again added jobs for the 30th month in a row. A total of more than 4.6 million jobs. But that's not good enough. We know it's not good enough…
President Clinton point out that the single biggest thing missing from my opponent's plan is arithmetic. It doesn't add up. You do the math. If you want to lower the deficit, but we're spending $5 trillion on tax cuts for folks who don't…
Today, we learned that after losing around 800,000 jobs a month when I took office, business once again added jobs for the 30th month in a row, a total of more than 4.6 million jobs. But -- but that's not good enough. We know it's not good…





