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.
We need to come together behind a simple proposition that the Syrian President is waging a brutal, murderous campaign against his own people.
Those who vetoed the measure -- those nations that vetoed the measure are on the wrong side of history.
Because the activities of significant transnational criminal organizations continue to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States, the national emergency declared in…
Instead of rewarding firms for shifting production and jobs overseas, the tax code should strengthen the domestic manufacturing sector.
The United States will stand with our allies and provide whatever assistance is necessary to identify and bring to justice the perpetrators of this attack.
These attacks against innocent civilians, including children, are completely outrageous.
The United States reaffirms our unshakeable commitment to Israel's security.
I declared a national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States.
Senate passage of this bill is consistent with the Administration's commitment to support economic growth, job creation, and business investment in the United States.
I strongly condemn today's barbaric terrorist attack on Israelis in Bulgaria.
If you've got a business, you didn't build that. Somebody else made that happen.
There’s a core decency to the American people, a basic goodness and grit and determination of the American people.
I am grateful that these talented and dedicated men and women have agreed to take on these important roles and devote their talents to serving the American people.
The issues that face the country are obviously as relevant here as they are anywhere.
You will be there for the remarks, which you will enjoy thoroughly, I'm certain.
His differing vision for the country from his opponent is consistent.
I think he looks forward to and really enjoys getting out there and having those conversations with the American people about what they're focused on.
I have confidence in the American people and their core decency and their good instincts.





