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.
I think in the minds of most Americans—men and women—access to contraception should be a no-brainer.
I think those specifics lacking so far in what I've heard from the other side.
On behalf of the American people, I would like to offer my deepest condolences to the people of Ghana.
He was also a strong advocate for human rights and for the fair treatment of all Ghanaians.
I feel very strongly that this has to be an issue for women in this campaign.
My view is that [DOMA] is unconstitutional, and the Justice Department is now arguing the other side.
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…
Don't bet against American workers, don't bet against American ingenuity.
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.
I believe that there's no challenge that we're facing right now that is not solvable.
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…
This election, in some ways, is going to be more important than 2008.
We are on pace to meet the goal of ending veterans homelessness by 2015.





