Political Quotes

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 6, 2012

He's forgetting what his own positions are. And he's betting that you will too. We got to name this condition that he's going through. I think it's called Romnesia.

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May 6, 2012

Charter schools demonstrate what is possible when States, communities, teachers, parents, and students work together.

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May 4, 2012

I didn't run, and you did not work your hearts out, just to win an election.

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May 4, 2012

I still believe that we're not as divided as our politics suggest.

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May 4, 2012

I will never allow Medicare to be turned into a voucher that would end the program as we know it.

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May 3, 2012

Our businesses have now created more than 4.2 million new jobs over the last 26 months. More than one million jobs in the last six months alone.

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May 3, 2012

Congratulations again to all the fans, to all the faculty, to all the--everybody who helps to make Kentucky such an outstanding university.

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May 3, 2012

Congratulations to the Kentucky Wildcats on your eighth national championship.

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May 3, 2012

Making sure our young people can earn the best possible education, that's one of the best things we can do for the economy.

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May 3, 2012

Both countries are looking forward to developing further their constructive partnership.

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May 3, 2012

The importance of their having a fair shot at an affordable higher education

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May 3, 2012

We need to prevent interest rates on federal subsidized student loans from doubling on July 1

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May 3, 2012

Prosperity in America has always come from a strong and growing middle class.

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May 3, 2012

We want to make sure that you're getting a job after you graduate.

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May 3, 2012

More than 90 percent of this year's seniors from this school are going to some sort of postsecondary education.

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May 3, 2012

Higher education cannot be a luxury; it is an economic imperative that every American should be able to afford.

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May 2, 2012

You're starting businesses. You're teaching in classrooms. You're defending this country. You're driving America forward.

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