I want to say thank you, because it has been a privilege of a lifetime to serve as your President.
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.
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?'
Unless we act, approximately one-third of all children born since the turn of the century will suffer from diabetes during their lifetimes.
We need jobs to offer the kind of pay and benefits that let people raise a family.
We have made important strides in combating this disease, and we have reason to hope this progress will continue.
I never wanted to be somebody who looked like I was avoiding who I saw in the mirror.
This is the beginning of a conversation that I want to push for the next 15 months...
We want a president who takes this job seriously and has the temperaments and maturity to do it well.
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.
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.
I encourage all Americans to observe this month by answering the call to find a permanent and caring family for every child in need.
More than 100,000 children were waiting to be adopted from foster care.
Today in its final report, the Task Force announced a series of actions and recommendations to help ensure better implementation of parity.
One of the most important jobs many of us will ever have is being a parent.
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.
The Affordable Care Act ended insurance discrimination based on pre-existing conditions, including mental health and substance use disorders.
Today, the President granted commutation of sentence to the following 98 individuals.





