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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Apr 1, 2012

We move closer to a world free of discrimination and full of understanding for our family members and friends living with ASDs.

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Apr 1, 2012

We're expanding cooperation to create clean energy jobs and combat climate change.

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Apr 1, 2012

Meeting the needs of Americans on the autism spectrum remains a priority for my Administration.

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Apr 1, 2012

During National Financial Capability Month, we rededicate ourselves to advancing robust consumer education.

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Apr 1, 2012

We stand with survivors of sexual assault, join together to break the silence, and recommit to ending this devastating crime.

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Apr 1, 2012

Let us recommit to empowering survivors and fighting for a safer future for every American.

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Apr 1, 2012

Every child deserves the opportunity to grow up with the promise and protection of a loving family.

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Apr 1, 2012

To protect everyday Americans from abuses in the financial industry, I appointed Richard Cordray to head the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB).

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Mar 30, 2012

It's about believing in our future and the future of this country.

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Mar 30, 2012

Asking a billionaire to pay at least the same tax rate as his secretary is just common sense.

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Mar 29, 2012

We're already seeing that there's significant benefits that the American people are enjoying because of passage of the Affordable Care Act.

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Mar 29, 2012

Change is the fact that for the first time in history, you don't have to hide who you love in order to serve the country that you love.

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Mar 29, 2012

My Administration is committed to improving efforts to understand and address the intersection of HIV/AIDS, violence against women and girls, and gender-related health disparities.

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Mar 29, 2012

If you are just as determined and you're willing to work just as hard as we did 4 years ago, then we're going to win.

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Mar 29, 2012

Gender-based violence continues to be an underreported, common problem that, if ignored, increases risks for HIV.

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Mar 29, 2012

The good news is, as I travel around the country, part of what sustained me each and every day is just the American people.

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Mar 29, 2012

Let's start rewarding companies that create jobs right here in America.

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Mar 29, 2012

And yes, Maine, change is the health care reform that we passed after a century of trying.

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Mar 29, 2012

Let's double down on the clean energy industry that's never been more promising: solar power and wind power, biofuels.

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