I intend to keep fighting for this kind of balance and fairness until the other side starts listening.
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.
I express the United States' firm commitment to a unified, democratic Iraq as defined by Iraq's constitution.
I believe deeply that the free market is the greatest force for economic progress in human history.
The United States is gravely concerned by the situation in South Kordofan and Blue Nile.
The United States continues to call upon Sudan and South Sudan to exercise maximum restraint and to reach a negotiated settlement to the outstanding issues between them.
On Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A., we renew our commitment to these timeless aspirations, and we rededicate ourselves to fostering in our sons and daughters inquiring minds and compassionate hearts.
Time and again, during moments of trial, Americans have demonstrated a fundamental commitment to compassion, cooperation, and goodwill toward others—doing not what is easy, but what is right.
That's part of our broader comprehensive cooperation in weakening the grip of narcotrafficking within Mexico.
That should be everybody's problem, not just our problem, not just their problem.
On World Autism Awareness Day, we recognize ASDs as a growing public health issue and recommit to supporting those living with an ASD and their loved ones.
We have an obligation to take it just as seriously, in part because we are the ultimate destination for a large chunk of this market.
Rape and sexual assault inflict profound suffering upon millions of Americans every year.
Last year, we collaborated with representatives from the private, public, and non-profit industries to release the National Strategy for Financial Literacy.
In the United States, our businesses have created nearly 4 million new jobs.
We must do more to raise awareness about the realities of sexual assault; confront and change insensitive attitudes wherever they persist.
His responsibility—and that of the CFPB—is to ensure all Americans have the resources they need to make sound financial decisions.
I'm pleased to announce that our three nations are launching a new effort to get rid of outdated regulations that stifle job creation.
I encourage every American to consider becoming an organ and tissue donor.
The prevalence of sexual assault remains an affront to our national conscience that we cannot ignore.
We must also promote a financial system that is fair and sound for all.





