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.
Oct 18, 2011
I appreciate that, but I'm focused on the next 13 months and doing my job as President.
Oct 18, 2011
The United States strongly condemns this morning's outrageous terrorist attack against Turkey, one of our closest and strongest allies.
Oct 18, 2011
I'm not the Democratic President, I'm not the Republican President, I'm the President of the United States of America.
Oct 18, 2011
You've embraced an ethic that says the only thing that's good enough is what's best for the United States of America.
Oct 18, 2011
Standing up for our veterans is not a Democratic responsibility or a Republican responsibility, it is an American responsibility.
Oct 18, 2011
As they pursue the future they deserve, they will continue to have a friend and ally in the United States.
Oct 18, 2011
The people of Turkey, like people everywhere, deserve to live in peace, security, and dignity.
Oct 18, 2011
Those companies who are represented here today are showing that they care about this country and those who serve it.
Oct 17, 2011
The last thing you want to do is raise taxes in the middle of a recession because that would just suck up.
Oct 17, 2011
It is in our country's national interest to negotiate now with these near neighbors [Cuba and Mexico] to agree on a common, rigorous set of standards, a system for regulatory oversight, and the same operator adherence to the effective…
Oct 17, 2011
Even if we don't go into a double dip, what I feel is what the American people feel.
Oct 17, 2011
I think that after two-and-a-half, three years of elevated unemployment, home values declining substantially, people feeling as if everything they've worked for is still leaving them vulnerable...
Oct 17, 2011
What I say to the American people is that we are moving in the right direction, it is going to take time to heal all the problems that exist out there.
Oct 17, 2011
It is going to take time to rebuild an America where hard work is valued and responsibility is rewarded.
Oct 17, 2011
If you're willing to work hard, you should have the chance to get ahead.
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