May 22, 2012
Today, we can say with confidence and pride the United States is stronger and safer and more respected in the world.
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 22, 2012
If you stick with me, if you march with me and campaign with me and work as hard as you did the last time, we're going to finish what we started in 2008.
May 22, 2012
I see an American century because we have the resilience to make it through these tough economic times.
May 22, 2012
When you talk to a young man like that and he says, 'I know it's not easy, but I don't quit,' that captures who we are and what we're about.
May 22, 2012
Today we pay tribute to all our extraordinary men and women in uniform for their bravery, for their dedication.
May 22, 2012
It's that fundamental faith, that American optimism, which says no challenge is too great, no mission is too hard.
May 22, 2012
In you, we see the values of integrity and service and excellence that will define your lives.
May 22, 2012
I think it is simply a fact that despite the enormous challenges that this country faced when the President took office and the absolute essential need for taking dramatic action and significant action in passing a stimulus bill, as well…
May 22, 2012
The innovative use of technology is fundamentally transforming how the American people do business and live their daily lives.
May 22, 2012
As a Government, and as a trusted provider of services, we must never forget who our customers are—the American people.
May 22, 2012
Americans deserve a government that works for them anytime, anywhere, and on any device.
May 22, 2012
I still believe that our politics isn't as divided as our politics suggest.
May 22, 2012
Higher education is not a luxury, it is a necessity of this new global economy and everybody should be able to afford it.
May 22, 2012
You are the first class in 9 years that will graduate into a world where there are no Americans fighting in Iraq.
May 20, 2012
Governor Romney, his calling card for why he thinks he should be president is his business experience.
May 20, 2012
Governor Romney, his main calling card for why he thinks he should be president is his business experience.
May 20, 2012
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998, as amended, 5 U.S.C. 3345et seq., it is hereby ordered that:
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