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.
Americans are strong, and they are resilient, and they are optimistic, and they are confident about their future and their kids' futures.
This Administration is committed to a regulatory system that is informed by science, cost-justified, and consistent with economic growth.
Every veteran who has fought for America ought to have a home in America.
America is in decline, you tell them this: Just like the 20th century, the 21st century is going to be another great American century.
I pledged to take the fight to our enemies and renew our leadership in the world.
Sally's life showed us that there are no limits to what we can achieve.
This lease sale will make available millions of acres in the Gulf of Mexico, where there are vast untapped oil and gas resources and industry is working hard to expand oil and gas exploration and development.
I understand that there are those who think we never should have ended the war in Iraq.
I will not allow VA health care to be turned into a voucher system, subject to the whims of the insurance market.
We are putting veterans back to work rebuilding and protecting America.
I want to invest in advanced manufacturing, high-tech manufacturing jobs.
This plan was developed following extensive input from the public, industry, States, Tribes, and others.
I have been thinking about you and fighting as hard as I knew how to make sure that your hard work pays off.
We're in a much stronger position now than we were the day I was sworn in.
Transition GPS will help our separating servicemembers successfully transition to the civilian workforce.





