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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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May 24, 2012

As we observe the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, we reflect with solemn reverence upon the valor of a generation that served with honor.

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May 24, 2012

I do hereby proclaim Memorial Day, May 28, 2012, as a day of prayer for permanent peace.

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May 23, 2012

Nothing is more important than ordinary people standing up: standing up for our values, standing up for what America is all about.

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May 23, 2012

We don't want our economy dependent on something that happens on the other side of the world.

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May 23, 2012

We've come too far to abandon the change that we fought for over these past few years.

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May 23, 2012

We're not going back to the days when insurance companies had unchecked power to cancel your policies.

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May 23, 2012

Success shouldn't be determined by the circumstances of your birth.

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May 23, 2012

Every day they don't act, business grows more concerned that they will not be renewed.

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May 23, 2012

We came together to reclaim the basic bargain that built the largest middle class.

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May 23, 2012

This is not just an issue, by the way, for the wind industry.

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May 22, 2012

Mitt Romney may have some business experience, but it's not the kind of experience you would need as president.

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May 22, 2012

Your circumstances shouldn't be determined by the circumstances of your birth.

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May 22, 2012

That's what we're fighting for. That's why I'm running for President.

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May 22, 2012

We've come too far to abandon the changes that we've fought for, for the last few years.

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May 22, 2012

We have come too far to abandon the change that we fought for over these past years.

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