Barack Obama
The Public Record
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.
Your success, Korea's success, speaks to the truth that with education and hard work, anything is possible.
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.
As we expand our economic cooperation, we're also deepening our security cooperation.
You've described it in Korean, and in English it translates as: 'Yes, we can.'
We are also working together to promote universal values, such as democracy and human rights.
I have great confidence in his leadership, and my expectation is that it will get done, because it's good for both countries.
To our friends President Lee and First Lady Kim, and to their delegation, most of all to the enduring alliance between our nations.
People everywhere are looking for the ability to determine their own destiny.
I look forward to working with you to bring it into force as quickly as possible.
We will go together, reaffirming that alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea is unbreakable.
This agreement will boost American exports by up to $11 billion and support some 70,000 American jobs.
This historic achievement will open up a new chapter in our relationship.
Mr. President, your life story--from crushing poverty to the Presidency--is an inspiration.
Today we welcome a leader whose remarkable life embodies the rise of his nation.
South Korea's success is a tribute to the sacrifices and tenacity of the Korean people.
Latinos have done so much and come so far is a testament to the vision that has sustained you.
If the President is presented with H.R. 358, his senior advisors would recommend that he veto the bill.
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.





