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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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Nov 8, 2016

the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13712 with respect to the situation in Burundi, is to continue in effect beyond November 22, 2016.

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Nov 8, 2016

The main reason that I don't feel dismayed, but do feel disappointed, is the incredible young people who have worked in my administration.

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Nov 8, 2016

One of the things that I think it's important for progressives to do when we're in a reflective mode after an election like this is, we can't have it both ways.

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Nov 8, 2016

We are now all rooting for his success in uniting and leading the country.

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Nov 6, 2016

If you believe America can do better than that, if you care about creating jobs that families can live on and child care they can afford, if you care about equal pay for women and a higher minimum wage for workers, you need to vote for…

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Nov 6, 2016

If you want a president who shares our faith in America, who has lived that faith in America, who will finally shatter a glass ceiling and be a president for each and every one of us, then I am asking you to work as hard as you can this…

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Nov 6, 2016

The most important office in a democracy is not President, it's not Senator, it's not Congressman or mayor, it is the office of citizen.

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Nov 6, 2016

I'm betting that tomorrow, true conservatives won't cast their vote for someone with no regard for the constitution.

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Nov 6, 2016

We set out to keep America safe and strong, not just with the might of our arms, the extraordinary valor of our troops, but with the power of our ideas.

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Nov 6, 2016

I'm betting that America will reject the politics of resentment and the politics of blame and choose a politics that says, we are stronger together.

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Nov 6, 2016

Over the next 48 hours, the American people will be taking part in our democracy.

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Nov 6, 2016

Don't fall for this easy cynicism that says my vote doesn't matter.

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Nov 6, 2016

On the economy, Donald Trump is uniquely unqualified to be our chief executive.

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Nov 6, 2016

She knows how to do it, and that's why she needs to be the next President of the United States.

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Nov 6, 2016

I'll be honest, I have had to bite my tongue after a lot of the nonsense I've heard people say about Hillary in this election.

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Nov 6, 2016

You cannot just stick Hillary with Republicans in Congress who are already promising even more unprecedented dysfunction in Washington.

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Nov 6, 2016

This is a remarkable thing that the greatest country in the world chooses its leadership not through force, but through a fair election.

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