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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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Oct 31, 2011

My Administration recognizes the painful chapters in our shared history.

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Oct 31, 2011

Adoption has become a part of many Americans' lives and has contributed to the character of our Nation.

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Oct 31, 2011

In America, it takes only a single good idea and the courage to pursue it to change history.

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Oct 31, 2011

During National Native American Heritage Month, we commemorate their enduring achievements and reaffirm the vital role American Indians and Alaska Natives play in enriching the character of our Nation.

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Oct 30, 2011

The people of Kyrgyzstan will have a partner in the United States as they undertake the hard work of building upon the democratic gains.

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Oct 30, 2011

I have determined that the modifications to the HTS set forth in Annex I to this proclamation are in conformity with United States obligations under the Convention and do not run counter to the national economic interest of the United…

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Oct 28, 2011

They built new lives for themselves, and at the same time, they ended up building an entire nation.

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Oct 28, 2011

I want to thank you for everything that the Italian American community has done.

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Oct 28, 2011

The middle class families who have been struggling for years are tired of waiting.

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Oct 27, 2011

I will take power away from the corporate lobbyists who think they can stand in the way of these reforms. I've done it in Illinois. I've done it in Washington.

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Oct 27, 2011

If you are a lobbyist entering my administration, you will not be able to work on matters you lobbied on or in the agencies you lobbied during the previous two years.

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Oct 27, 2011

I don't take a dime from Washington lobbyists and special interests. They do not run my campaign. They will not run my White House.

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Oct 27, 2011

There's only one candidate whose campaign is being run by seven of Washington's most powerful corporate lobbyists. And, folks, it isn't me.

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Oct 27, 2011

The United States looks forward to continuing our close partnership with Crown Prince Nayif in his new capacity.

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Oct 27, 2011

I am confident that Europe has the financial and economic capacity to meet this challenge.

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Oct 27, 2011

Businesses looking for assistance from the Federal Government should feel like they are interacting with one entity, rather than a number of separate, albeit linked, components.

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Oct 27, 2011

I congratulate King Abdallah and the Saudi people on the selection of Prince Nayif bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud as Crown Prince and Deputy Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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Oct 26, 2011

States should not be unfairly burdened with waste from other States.

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Oct 26, 2011

We agreed to further develop our relations in three main areas: security cooperation; economic and commercial ties, including civil nuclear energy cooperation; and cooperation in the promotion of democracy, open government and human rights…

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Oct 26, 2011

We confirmed our support for safe and secure nuclear power, and agreed that nuclear power is not only important for ensuring energy security, but also for reaching our goals on reducing carbon emissions.

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Oct 26, 2011

The Czechs continue to inspire the world with their own transition from being behind the Iron Curtain to freedom and democracy.

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Oct 26, 2011

The key now is to make sure that it is implemented fully and decisively.

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Oct 25, 2011

I believe that we can work together because that's what the American people really are fed up with.

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Oct 25, 2011

The situation improved because of the remarkable work that our forces have done with the Iraqi security forces.

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