I think the president has spoken of that. And I am for that. I think that would make -- especially in heavy duty trucks that would make a huge improvement.
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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This year's White House Easter Egg Roll will be held on Monday, April 9, 2012.
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I thanked the Prime Minister for the extraordinary contributions of Danish troops in the Helmand area.
Denmark is a key contributor to the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF).
It is important that we not be bystanders during these extraordinary events.
I thanked the Prime Minister and the Danish Government for their leadership role in applying the toughest sanctions we've ever seen coming out of the EU.
I'm pleased to announce David Agnew as the new Director of Intergovernmental Affairs.
A strong nation requires strong partnerships with our state, local, and tribal officials.
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The American story has never been about what we just do by ourselves, it's about what we do together.
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The American people...have deep in their core, deep in their gut, a belief that we are all in this together.





