Jan 5, 2012
The unemployment rate fell 0.2 percentage point to 8.5 percent, the lowest level since February 2009.
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 5, 2012
Achieving a comprehensive and lasting peace in the region is our shared goal.
Jan 5, 2012
Congratulations on Jordan's role in convening the meetings between Israeli and Palestinian negotiators.
Jan 5, 2012
The economy has added private sector jobs for 22 straight months, for a total of 3.2 million payroll jobs over that period.
Jan 5, 2012
We need to extend the payroll tax cut and continue to provide emergency unemployment benefits through the end of this year.
Jan 5, 2012
I want to reaffirm the commitment of the United States to work for the protection of Christian and other religious minorities around the world.
Jan 4, 2012
And I'm not going to stand by while a minority in the Senate puts party ideology ahead of the people that we were elected to serve.
Jan 4, 2012
He's going to fight for working Americans. It's a perfect issue to take a stand on.
Jan 4, 2012
We owe them a strategy with well-defined goals, to only send them into harm's way when it's absolutely necessary.
Jan 4, 2012
We can't afford to repeat the mistakes that have been made in the past.
Jan 4, 2012
Each proposal must be weighed in the light of a broader consideration: the need to maintain balance in and among national programs.
Jan 4, 2012
The United States of America is the greatest force for freedom and security that the world has ever known.
Jan 3, 2012
When Congress refuses to act, and as a result hurts our economy and puts our people at risk, then I have an obligation as president to do what I can without them. And I'm not going to stand by while a minority in the Senate puts party…
Jan 3, 2012
The American people deserve to have qualified public servants fighting for them every day - whether it is to enforce new consumer protections or uphold the rights of working Americans.
Jan 3, 2012
Financial institutions have plenty of people lobbying for them in Washington.
Jan 3, 2012
We can't wait to act to strengthen the economy and restore security for our middle class and those trying to get in it.
Jan 3, 2012
They're not taken advantage of and they're able to live in security and dignity in their golden years.
Jan 3, 2012
We need to do everything we can to make sure they've got the opportunity to earn the skills and a work ethic that come with a job.
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