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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May 6, 2017

The measure of courage is not that you don't worry or aren't afraid.

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May 6, 2017

I actually think that the issue that required the most political courage was the decision not to bomb Syria after the chemical weapons use had been publicized.

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May 6, 2017

You're passing on those values of honesty and fairness and looking out for somebody who's vulnerable.

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Apr 27, 2017

I am surprised compared to where I started when we first announced for this race by the number of critical issues that appear to be coming to a head all at the same time.

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Apr 5, 2017

I urge the Members of Congress to be mindful of their obligation to protect these surviving spouses.

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Apr 5, 2017

I'm calling on Congress to provide surviving spouses with 100 percent of the Survivor Benefit Plan promised.

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Apr 5, 2017

Correcting this offset of the DOD's Survivor Benefit is a moral obligation, which now stands before Congress and the President.

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Mar 28, 2017

The Volcker Rule will make it illegal for firms to use government-insured money to make speculative bets that threaten the entire financial system and demand a new era of accountability from CEOs who must sign off on their firm's…

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Mar 21, 2017

Then there could be an algorithm that said, 'Go penetrate the nuclear codes and figure out how to launch some missiles.'

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Mar 14, 2017

The creation of the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument exceeded the Antiquities Act.

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