Political Quotes

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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Jul 23, 2012

I think in the minds of most Americans—men and women—access to contraception should be a no-brainer.

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Jul 23, 2012

I think those specifics lacking so far in what I've heard from the other side.

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Jul 23, 2012

I think it’s time for us to do some nation-building here at home.

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Jul 23, 2012

On behalf of the American people, I would like to offer my deepest condolences to the people of Ghana.

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Jul 23, 2012

Here in America, if you're willing to work hard, you can make it.

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Jul 23, 2012

He was also a strong advocate for human rights and for the fair treatment of all Ghanaians.

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Jul 23, 2012

I feel very strongly that this has to be an issue for women in this campaign.

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Jul 23, 2012

I think the way I'd grade the United States right now is incomplete.

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Jul 23, 2012

My view is that [DOMA] is unconstitutional, and the Justice Department is now arguing the other side.

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Jul 23, 2012

He is winding down the war in Afghanistan, again, as promised.

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Jul 22, 2012

I had a chance to visit with each family. And most of the conversation was filled with memory. It was an opportunity for families to describe how wonderful their brother or their son or daughter was. And the lives that they have touched…

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Jul 22, 2012

Don't bet against American workers, don't bet against American ingenuity.

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Jul 22, 2012

If you've got health insurance, the only thing that you're going to get out of this is a lot more security dealing with your insurance company.

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Jul 22, 2012

I believe that there's no challenge that we're facing right now that is not solvable.

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Jul 22, 2012

I'm confident that the American people will make the right choice.

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Jul 22, 2012

We are moving forward expeditiously to create jobs by implementing the President's offshore oil and gas strategy for the next five years – a smart plan that focuses on the areas that contain the overwhelming majority of the energy…

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Jul 22, 2012

I am calling on Congress to pass my Veterans Job Corps proposal.

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Jul 22, 2012

This election, in some ways, is going to be more important than 2008.

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Jul 22, 2012

We are on pace to meet the goal of ending veterans homelessness by 2015.

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