We have a moral and strategic interest in binding ourselves to certain rules of conduct
Barack Obama
The Public Record
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.
As President, I've worked to strengthen the ties between our two nations since my first days in office.
The right to organize and negotiate fair pay for hard work, that's the right of every American.
Sometimes, when I listen to the political debates, it seems as if people have forgotten American progress has always been driven by American workers.
I have a profound appreciation for the truly remarkable capabilities of our counterterrorism professionals
Here in America, we rise or fall together as one Nation, as one people.
The U.S.-Japan Alliance is the cornerstone of peace, security, and stability in the Asia-Pacific region.
Pyongyang is very clear that the United States, Japan, South Korea, other countries in the region are unified in insisting that it abide by its responsibilities, abide by international norms.
American workers built this country, and now we need American workers to rebuild this country.
I think that it will see that over the long term it is in its interest as well to abide by these rules and norms.
The close bond between our people remains the greatest resource for our Alliance and for our shared vision of the future.
I'm going to make sure that anyone who serves this country gets every opportunity they deserve.





