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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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Jan 24, 2012

The global supply chain system that supports this trade is essential to the United States' economy and security and is a critical global asset.

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Jan 24, 2012

The tax code currently allows companies moving operations overseas to deduct their moving expenses.

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Jan 24, 2012

There's no doubt that when it comes to jobs, our biggest priority is manufacturing.

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Jan 24, 2012

Quality higher education remains accessible to Americans of all economic backgrounds.

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Jan 24, 2012

Today, American manufacturers are hiring again and creating jobs for the first time since the 1990s.

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Jan 24, 2012

This is yet another message to the world that the United States of America will stand strongly against any threats to our people.

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Jan 24, 2012

In fact, in 2011, the United States reclaimed the position as the world's leading investor in clean energy.

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Jan 24, 2012

The second goal is to foster a global supply chain system that is prepared for and can withstand evolving threats and hazards.

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Jan 24, 2012

Unfortunately, there's been a tendency on the part of the Venezuelan government to use the United States as an excuse for some of their own policy failures back home.

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Jan 24, 2012

That's how we restore that basic American promise. And it starts with manufacturing.

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Jan 24, 2012

These actions will include moving forward with common-sense new rules to require disclosure of the chemicals used in fracking operations on public lands.

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Jan 24, 2012

Every responsible homeowner can refinance his or her home mortgage loan.

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Jan 24, 2012

The first goal is to promote the timely and efficient flow of legitimate commerce while protecting and securing the supply chain from exploitation.

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Jan 24, 2012

The United States will not tolerate the abduction of our people and will spare no effort to secure the safety of our citizens and to bring their captors to justice.

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Jan 24, 2012

This country only exists because generations of Americans worked together and looked out for each other.

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Jan 24, 2012

I have continued to advocate on behalf of comprehensive immigration reform.

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Jan 24, 2012

About 70 percent of the benefit directly supports jobs in the United States.

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Jan 24, 2012

We have a shared, mutual interest in working collaboratively to strengthen this vital global asset.

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Jan 24, 2012

Thanks to the extraordinary courage and capabilities of our Special Operations Forces, yesterday Jessica Buchanan was rescued and she is on her way home.

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Jan 24, 2012

Today, American oil production is at the highest level in eight years and last year we relied less on foreign oil than in any of the past 16 years.

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Jan 24, 2012

I think Iran is an example of a country that has become more and more isolated because of its own actions.

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Jan 24, 2012

I think a lot of commentators have said that I spent most of my first three years not doing a lot of politics.

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