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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 12, 2011

Your success, Korea's success, speaks to the truth that with education and hard work, anything is possible.

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Oct 12, 2011

I can never say it enough: The commitment of the United States to the defense and security of the Republic of Korea will never waver.

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Oct 12, 2011

As we expand our economic cooperation, we're also deepening our security cooperation.

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Oct 12, 2011

You've described it in Korean, and in English it translates as: 'Yes, we can.'

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Oct 12, 2011

We are also working together to promote universal values, such as democracy and human rights.

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Oct 12, 2011

I have great confidence in his leadership, and my expectation is that it will get done, because it's good for both countries.

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Oct 12, 2011

Our alliance is the bedrock of stability, peace, and progress.

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Oct 12, 2011

To our friends President Lee and First Lady Kim, and to their delegation, most of all to the enduring alliance between our nations.

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Oct 12, 2011

People everywhere are looking for the ability to determine their own destiny.

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Oct 12, 2011

I look forward to working with you to bring it into force as quickly as possible.

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Oct 12, 2011

We will go together, reaffirming that alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea is unbreakable.

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Oct 12, 2011

This agreement will boost American exports by up to $11 billion and support some 70,000 American jobs.

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Oct 12, 2011

This historic achievement will open up a new chapter in our relationship.

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Oct 12, 2011

Mr. President, your life story--from crushing poverty to the Presidency--is an inspiration.

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Oct 12, 2011

Together, we've succeeded in changing the equation with the North.

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Oct 12, 2011

Today we welcome a leader whose remarkable life embodies the rise of his nation.

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Oct 12, 2011

South Korea's success is a tribute to the sacrifices and tenacity of the Korean people.

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Oct 11, 2011

Latinos have done so much and come so far is a testament to the vision that has sustained you.

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Oct 11, 2011

If the President is presented with H.R. 358, his senior advisors would recommend that he veto the bill.

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Oct 11, 2011

It's a vision that says, maybe I never had a chance to get a good education, but I want my daughter to go to college.

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