Apr 22, 2012
I have no higher privilege and no greater honor than serving as your Commander in Chief.
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.
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Apr 22, 2012
This Administration recognizes that some oppressive governments seek to target their citizens for grave human rights abuses through the use of information and communications technology.
Apr 21, 2012
I hereby find that the unrestricted immigrant and nonimmigrant entry into the United States of aliens who meet one or more of the criteria in section 1 of this order would be detrimental to the interests of the United States.
Apr 21, 2012
The measures in this order are designed primarily to address the need to prevent entities located in whole or in part in Iran and Syria from facilitating or committing serious human rights abuses.
Apr 21, 2012
I have delegated to the Secretary of the Treasury the authority, in consultation with the Secretary of State, to take such actions... as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of the order.
Apr 21, 2012
The order blocks the property and interests in property, and suspends entry into the United States, of persons listed in the Annex to the order.
Apr 21, 2012
The measures in the order are designed primarily to address the need to prevent entities located in whole or in part in Iran and Syria from facilitating or committing serious human rights abuses.
Apr 21, 2012
I have determined that the commission of serious human rights abuses against the people of Iran and Syria by their governments... threaten the national security and foreign policy of the United States.
Apr 21, 2012
I have issued an Executive Order that takes additional steps with respect to the national emergencies declared in Executive Order 12957 of March 15, 1995.
Apr 19, 2012
Fort Ord's dramatic landscape lives in the memories of thousands of veterans as their first taste of Army life, as a final stop before deploying to war, or as a home base during their military career.
Apr 19, 2012
I promise to do everything I can to make sure that you guys get the care and the benefits that you deserve.
Apr 19, 2012
I hereby delegate to you the reporting functions conferred upon the President by section 1235(c) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012.
Apr 18, 2012
Somebody gave me an education. I wasn't born with a silver spoon in my mouth. Michelle wasn't. But somebody gave us a chance.
Apr 18, 2012
Success isn't about the individual, it's about the ability to work as a team.
Apr 18, 2012
Congratulations on an extraordinary season, and best of luck next season.
Apr 17, 2012
History is on the side of these brave Africans, not with those who use coups or change constitutions to stay in power.
Apr 17, 2012
In the 21st century, capable, reliable, and transparent institutions are the key to success--strong Parliaments; honest police forces; independent judges; an independent press; a vibrant private sector; a civil society.
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