I call upon all Americans to visit www.JewishHeritageMonth.gov to learn more about the heritage and contributions of Jewish Americans and to observe this month with appropriate programs, activities, and ceremonies.
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.
Benzion Netanyahu's remarkable legacy of service to the Jewish people and deep friendship with the United States.
National Security Advisor Tom Donilon will travel to Moscow May 3-4 to meet with senior officials.
The sacrifices all of you have made, the sacrifices your families make every single day are what make America free and what make America secure.
I will not keep Americans in harm's way a single day longer than is absolutely required for our national security.
I encourage all Americans to observe this month by dedicating their time, love, and resources to helping youth in foster care.
Respect for the sovereignty and equality of states constitutes the foundation of this partnership.
The New Alliance is a shared commitment to achieve sustained and inclusive agricultural growth.
I've come to Afghanistan to mark a historic moment for our two nations and to do so on Afghan soil. I'm here to affirm the bonds between our countries, to thank American and Afghans who have sacrificed so much over these last 10 years and…
Our goal is not to build a country in America's image or to eradicate every vestige of the Taliban.
Our goal is to destroy al Qaeda and we are on a path to do exactly that.
Today I signed a historic agreement between the United States and Afghanistan that defines a new kind of relationship between our countries.
He talked about once you get to the 68,000 in September, there will be a steady drawdown through 2014, until we're out of Afghanistan.
Not only were we able to blunt the Taliban momentum. Not only were we able to drive al Qaeda out of Afghanistan, but slowly and systemically, we have been able to decimate the ranks of al Qaeda.
We don't go looking for a fight, but when we see our homeland violated, when we see our fellow citizen killed, then we understand what we have to do.
The goal that I set to defeat al Qaeda and deny it a chance to rebuild is now within our reach.
Today, I signed a historic agreement between the United States and Afghanistan that defines a new kind of relationship between our countries, a future in which Afghans are responsible for the security of their nation, and we build an equal…
The White House is many things at once. It’s a working office. It’s a living museum. It’s an enduring symbol of our democracy.
Today, we celebrate that enduring legacy and renew our commitment to a democracy sustained by the rule of law.
We believe that we have put al Qaeda on a path to defeat and are within reach of achieving our goals here.





