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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Mar 20, 2012

When you ask them, is that a recipe for long term economic growth their answer is going to be no.

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Mar 20, 2012

These are about policies that he has put in place, policies that he is continuing to push.

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Mar 20, 2012

You have to be aggressively and deliberately ignorant of the world economy not to know and understand that clean energy technologies are going to play a huge role in the 21st century.

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Mar 20, 2012

This is the largest solar plant of its kind anywhere in the country.

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Mar 20, 2012

We can cut the deficit and have an economy built to last through balanced deficit reduction that asks all Americans to shoulder their responsibility.

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Mar 20, 2012

Throughout her career, Rainey Ransom Brandt has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to justice.

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Mar 20, 2012

He absolutely wants to do more and will do more, as necessary, to ensure that there's a level playing field for American industries and American workers.

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Mar 20, 2012

I am proud to nominate her to the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.

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Mar 20, 2012

Under my administration, America is producing more oil today than at any time in the last 8 years.

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Mar 20, 2012

If we do nothing, every time there's instability in the Middle East, we will feel it at the pump even if we're drilling nonstop here in New Mexico and all across the country.

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Mar 20, 2012

There's no contradiction to say that we're going to keep on producing American oil and American gas and also saying drilling can't be the only part of our energy strategy.

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Mar 19, 2012

We will build an enduring partnership with Afghanistan so that it is never again a source of attacks against America.

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Mar 19, 2012

So if somebody wants to build a coal-powered plant, they can. It is just that it will bankrupt them because they are going to be charged a huge sum for all that greenhouse gas that is being emitted.

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Mar 19, 2012

The biggest headwind the American economy is facing right now is uncertainty in Europe.

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Mar 19, 2012

This little country that inspires the biggest things, its best days are still ahead.

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Mar 19, 2012

There is no reason for the United States and Iran to be divided from one another.

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