Political Quotes

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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Nov 6, 2011

It was one of the better sporting events that I had seen in a long time.

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Nov 6, 2011

Connecting our veterans to the jobs they deserve isn't just the right thing to do for our veterans, it's the right thing to do for America.

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Nov 6, 2011

I am that much more determined to make sure that over the next 5 years we complete the task that we set out.

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Nov 3, 2011

My Administration is committed to creating an unprecedented level of openness in Government.

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Nov 3, 2011

The international community is going to stand ready to assist and make sure that the overall global economy is cushioned.

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Nov 3, 2011

Thanks to their extraordinary service, the last air mission over Libya ended on Monday.

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Nov 3, 2011

I think there are going to be some ups and downs along the way.

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Nov 3, 2011

We will not complete the Doha Development Agenda 'if we continue to conduct negotiations as we have in the past.'

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Nov 3, 2011

Export restrictions impede market function, distort price signals to farmers and are just bad policy.

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Nov 3, 2011

Our ultimate objective is to provide more and better jobs for our citizens.

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Nov 3, 2011

U.S. leadership has played a transformational role throughout by engaging others in a 'race to the top' to raise the quality of regulation.

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Nov 3, 2011

I have very much appreciated the engagement and the passion that President Kirchner has brought to the important global issues that we've been discussing.

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Nov 2, 2011

Remove outdated regulations that stifle job creation and make our economy less competitive.

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Nov 2, 2011

Sometimes government rules have gotten out of balance, placing unreasonable burdens on business.

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Nov 2, 2011

Thank you for your friendship, thank you for our partnership, and thank you for your gracious hospitality.

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Nov 2, 2011

We need to maintain the unprecedented international pressure on Iran to meet its obligations.

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Nov 2, 2011

It's wonderful to be back together with my good friend Angela Merkel.

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Nov 1, 2011

A society can be neither democratic nor prosperous without the full participation of women.

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Nov 1, 2011

No country can realize its potential if half its population cannot reach theirs

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Nov 1, 2011

I am proud to nominate Kristine Gerhard Baker to serve on the United States District Court.

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