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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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Jun 24, 2012

Sheri Polster Chappell, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida, vice Gregory A. Presnell, retired.

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Jun 24, 2012

This is a make-or-break moment for who we are as a country and the values that we live by.

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Jun 24, 2012

The full implementation of the HEU Agreements is essential to the attainment of this goal.

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Jun 24, 2012

There's one reason why Republicans are talking about this today -- it's because the President heightened awareness of it.

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Jun 24, 2012

We remain confident that the Affordable Care Act is constitutional and we are ready for whatever decision is rendered by the Supreme Court.

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Jun 24, 2012

A major national security goal of the United States is to ensure that fissile material removed from Russian nuclear weapons is dedicated to peaceful uses.

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Jun 24, 2012

My determination is undiminished. I am as fired up as I ever was.

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Jun 24, 2012

I therefore declared a national emergency to address this threat and to continue the blocking of all property and interests in property of the Government of the Russian Federation directly related to the implementation of the HEU…

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Jun 24, 2012

We need a plan for education and energy, for infrastructure and innovation.

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Jun 24, 2012

The HEU Agreements are essential tools to accomplish these overall national security goals.

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Jun 24, 2012

I think if you love this country, it shouldn't matter who you love, you should be able to serve.

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Jun 24, 2012

Egypt continue its significant role as a pillar of regional peace and stability.

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Jun 24, 2012

All heads of departments and agencies of the United States Government shall continue to take all appropriate measures within their authority to further the full implementation of the HEU Agreements.

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Jun 24, 2012

This is an unacceptable threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States.

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Jun 24, 2012

The good news is that as I've traveled around the country over the last several years, what I've realized is that core decency and strength and common sense of the American people, it wins out in the end.

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Jun 24, 2012

I want to make sure that every American has a chance to get the skills and training that today's jobs require.

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Jun 24, 2012

Katherine Polk Failla, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York, vice Denise Cote, retired.

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Jun 24, 2012

Troy L. Nunley, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of California, vice Garland E. Burrell, Jr., retiring.

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Jun 24, 2012

The bill would strengthen the NFIP's financial position and increase its ability to fund future claims.

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Jun 24, 2012

We judge individuals and parties that are elected in a democratic process by their actions, not by their religious affiliations.

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Jun 24, 2012

Going forward, we must ensure that Arizona law enforcement officials do not implement Section 2 in a manner that undermines the civil rights of Americans.

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Jun 24, 2012

I hereby report that I have exercised my authority to declare a national emergency to deal with the threat posed to the United States by the risk of nuclear proliferation created by the accumulation in the Russian Federation of a large…

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Jun 24, 2012

I will wake up every single day, fighting as hard as I can for you.

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