Starting today, we must pick ourselves up, dust ourselves up, and begin again the work of remaking America.
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.
Let me say this as plainly as I can. By August 31, 2010, our combat mission in Iraq will end.
I do hope that we can all put politics aside and do the American people's business.
Every generation has to rise up to the specific challenges that confront them. I'm confident that we are going to meet these challenges just like our grandparents and forbearers met them before.
the agency must identify and use the best, most innovative and least burdensome tools for achieving regulatory ends.
You`re not supposed to be cinco fancy, you`re supposed to be skeptics. You`re supposed to ask me tough questions. You`re not supposed to be complimentary. But you`re supposed to cast a critical eye on folks who hold enormous power and make…
Take time, in the rush of events and responsibilities, for friends and family.
It's up to us to do everything we can to build more ladders of success for every child and family that's willing to work hard.
It was fitting that my final call with a foreign leader was with Chancellor Merkel.
Guantanamo is contrary to our values and undermines our standing in the world.





