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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Oct 27, 2016

I want to say thank you, because it has been a privilege of a lifetime to serve as your President.

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Oct 27, 2016

You're not sort of measuring on a day-to-day basis, 'Okay, is what you're doing a white thing, or is it a black thing?'

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Oct 27, 2016

Unless we act, approximately one-third of all children born since the turn of the century will suffer from diabetes during their lifetimes.

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Oct 27, 2016

We need jobs to offer the kind of pay and benefits that let people raise a family.

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Oct 27, 2016

We have made important strides in combating this disease, and we have reason to hope this progress will continue.

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Oct 27, 2016

I never wanted to be somebody who looked like I was avoiding who I saw in the mirror.

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Oct 27, 2016

This is the beginning of a conversation that I want to push for the next 15 months...

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Oct 26, 2016

We want a president who takes this job seriously and has the temperaments and maturity to do it well.

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Oct 26, 2016

We want a president who values and honors women who teaches our daughters and our sons that women are full are equal human beings worthy, deserving of love and respect.

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Oct 26, 2016

Most people are going to be pleasantly surprised at just how affordable their options are if we can just get them to see for themselves.

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Oct 26, 2016

I encourage all Americans to observe this month by answering the call to find a permanent and caring family for every child in need.

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Oct 26, 2016

Thanks to the ACA, 20 million Americans have gained coverage.

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Oct 26, 2016

More than 100,000 children were waiting to be adopted from foster care.

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Oct 26, 2016

Today in its final report, the Task Force announced a series of actions and recommendations to help ensure better implementation of parity.

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Oct 26, 2016

One of the most important jobs many of us will ever have is being a parent.

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Oct 26, 2016

The Nation's uninsured rate now stands at its lowest level ever.

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Oct 26, 2016

I encourage all Americans to honor military families through private actions and public service for the tremendous contributions they make in support of our service members and our Nation.

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Oct 26, 2016

The Affordable Care Act ended insurance discrimination based on pre-existing conditions, including mental health and substance use disorders.

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Oct 26, 2016

Today, the President granted commutation of sentence to the following 98 individuals.

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