Investment in biomedical research will strengthen our security, protect our planet, and create countless new jobs for our people
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.
The enactment of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) was a historic moment for healthcare in this country.
The death of al-Awlaki is a major blow to al Qaeda's most active operational affiliate.
The death of al- Awlaki is a major blow to al Qaeda's most active operational affiliate.
Huge challenges remain, and this is the beginning--but not the end--of our effort to wind down this war.
Each advisory committee listed below is continued until September 30, 2013.
As we go forward we will be guided by the mission we ask of our troops and the capabilities they need to succeed.
The admission of up to 76,000 refugees to the United States during Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 is justified by humanitarian concerns or is otherwise in the national interest.
The argument I made in 2008 applies to 2012: That's not the story of America.
Fewer of our sons and daughters are in harm's way and more will come home.
This is further proof that Al Qaida and its affiliates will find no safe haven anywhere in the world.
That a partial waiver to allow funding for programs described in the Act would promote the purposes of the Act or is otherwise in the national interest of the United States
Neither he nor his attorney general approved the strategy of letting firearms just walk into Mexico.
Putting teachers back to work is not only good for employment, but it's also good for training our young people.
The continuation of U.S. commercial air transportation is necessary in the interest of air commerce, national security, and the foreign policy of the United States.
I have been pushing hard for it, and I'm going to keep pushing hard for it.
I want you to think of this time as one in which you are just loading up with information and skills.
The status of Puerto Rico should be decided by the residents of Puerto Rico.





