May 18, 2012
All of us are absolutely committed to making sure that both growth and stability, and fiscal consolidation, are part of an overall package that all of us have to pursue.
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 18, 2012
A stable, growing European economy is in everybody's best interests, including America's.
May 18, 2012
We must take steps to boost confidence and to promote growth and demand while getting our fiscal houses in order.
May 18, 2012
Empowering women to have a seat at the table and get more engaged and more involved in these processes can be extraordinarily fruitful.
May 17, 2012
It’s important that we sustain our commitment to helping Afghans build security and continue down the path of development.
May 17, 2012
I am continuing for 1 year the national emergency with respect to the stabilization of Iraq.
May 16, 2012
It is my honor to nominate him to continue protecting the American people as a United States Marshal.
May 16, 2012
Promoting innovation, safety, and access to medicines and devices is critical to the Nation's health.
May 16, 2012
I have determined that it is necessary to continue the national emergency with respect to Burma.
May 15, 2012
Green jobs would be a major force not just for environmental conservation, but for economic recovery as well.
May 9, 2012
As long as a threat from Iran persists, we will go forward with a missile defense system that is cost-effective and proven. If the Iranian threat is eliminated, we will have a stronger basis for security and the driving force for missile…
May 9, 2012
Our relationship with our European allies and partners is the cornerstone of our engagement with the world, and a catalyst for global cooperation. With no other region does the United States have such a close alignment of values…
May 8, 2012
At a certain point I've just concluded that for me personally, it is important for me to go ahead and affirm that I think same-sex couples should be able to get married.
May 8, 2012
In the end, the values that I care most deeply about and she cares most deeply about is how we treat other people. We're both practicing Christians.
May 8, 2012
I was sensitive to the fact that for a lot of people, you know, the word marriage was something that evokes very powerful traditions, religious beliefs and so forth.
May 8, 2012
At a certain point, I've just concluded that, for me personally, it is important for me to go ahead and affirm that I think same-sex couples should be able to get married.
May 7, 2012
This is a make or break moment for the middle class and those trying to reach it
May 7, 2012
We have pursued a policy approach that has effectively isolated Iran and united the world in identifying Iran's behavior as the problem.
May 7, 2012
Senator Lugar comes from a tradition of strong, bipartisan leadership on national security that helped us prevail in the cold war and sustain American leadership ever since.
May 7, 2012
I want to express my deep appreciation for Dick Lugar's distinguished service in the United States Senate.
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