You help make sure that the air we breathe, the water we drink, the foods we eat are safe.
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.
Thank you to each and every one of you, because the EPA touches on the lives of every single American every single day.
I hereby certify that members of the U.S. Armed Forces participating in the United Nations Mission in South Sudan are without risk of criminal prosecution.
We affirmed the strong partnership between the United States and Saudi Arabia.
I've got an obligation to work on behalf of you and the American people.
The basic promise that no matter what you look like, no matter where you come from, this is a place where you could make it if you try.
I and the First Lady keep you, the families of the fallen, and the whole Tucson community in our daily thoughts and prayers.
I'm going to keep doing whatever it takes to move this economy forward.
We can't go back to the days when the financial system was stacking the deck against ordinary Americans.
The furnishing of defense articles and defense services to the Republic of South Sudan will strengthen the security of the United States and promote world peace.
We can make sure that folks don't lose their homes or their life savings just because somebody saw them as an easy target.
Freedom of religion, the protection of people of all faiths, and the ability to worship as you choose are critical to a peaceful, inclusive, and thriving society.





