Dec 14, 2011
The defining issue of our time is whether we can build an economy where hard work pays off and responsibility is rewarded.
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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Dec 14, 2011
Even after this monumental achievement, the brothers continued to push the boundaries of flight and possibility.
Dec 14, 2011
The Wright brothers stand among America's most celebrated innovators, and today, we recognize all those who look toward the heavens and envision what might be.
Dec 14, 2011
We're going to make sure that companies who do right by their workers aren't undercut by companies who don't.
Dec 14, 2011
Today, we commemorate their extraordinary feat and celebrate the spirit of American innovation that propels our Nation toward bold new horizons.
Dec 14, 2011
The obligations that Russia will assume under the WTO Agreement meet the requirements of section 1106(b)(2)(A).
Dec 14, 2011
Russia is seeking to become a member of the World Trade Organization.
Dec 13, 2011
This is going to be a good time for us to consult closely with Congress about ending the application of Jackson-Vanik to Russia, so that the U.S. businesses can take advantage of Russia's membership in the WTO, and we can expand commerce…
Dec 13, 2011
As your commander in chief, and on behalf of a grateful nation, I'm proud to finally say that these two words and I know your families agree -- welcome home.
Dec 13, 2011
As your commander in chief, and on behalf of a grateful nation, I'm proud to finally say that these two words, and I know your families agree, 'Welcome home.'
Dec 13, 2011
The TPP has the potential to be a model not only for Asia-Pacific, but for future trade agreements.
Dec 13, 2011
Everything that American troops have done in Iraq, all the fighting and all the dying, the bleeding and the building, and the training and the partnering, all of this has led to this moment of success. We are leaving behind a sovereign…
Dec 13, 2011
The U.S. Government and the Republic of South Sudan will co-host an International Engagement Conference
Dec 13, 2011
The United States is steadfast in supporting the simple desire of the Cuban people to freely determine their future and to enjoy the rights and freedoms that define the Americas.
Dec 13, 2011
Today, as the National Endowment for Democracy awards the Democracy Service Medal posthumously to Laura Pollan, we honor and celebrate her life by recognizing her significant contributions to the struggle to defend human rights in Cuba.
Dec 13, 2011
Through Laura Pollan's and the Damas' brave actions, the world bore witness to the repressive actions of Cuban authorities.
Dec 12, 2011
If you guys stick with this, if you don't falter, if you stay steady, we are going to win this thing.
Dec 12, 2011
It's not a few of us doing well and then the rest of us hoping that we get lucky, but rather, everybody as a team moving this country forward.
Dec 12, 2011
The reason you do it, I'd like to think, is a little bit because you like me and you think I'm a pretty good guy.
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