Political Quotes

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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Sep 29, 2011

Investment in biomedical research will strengthen our security, protect our planet, and create countless new jobs for our people

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Sep 29, 2011

The enactment of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) was a historic moment for healthcare in this country.

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Sep 29, 2011

The death of al-Awlaki is a major blow to al Qaeda's most active operational affiliate.

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Sep 29, 2011

The death of al- Awlaki is a major blow to al Qaeda's most active operational affiliate.

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Sep 29, 2011

Huge challenges remain, and this is the beginning--but not the end--of our effort to wind down this war.

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Sep 29, 2011

Each advisory committee listed below is continued until September 30, 2013.

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Sep 29, 2011

As we go forward we will be guided by the mission we ask of our troops and the capabilities they need to succeed.

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Sep 29, 2011

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.

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Sep 29, 2011

The argument I made in 2008 applies to 2012: That's not the story of America.

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Sep 29, 2011

Fewer of our sons and daughters are in harm's way and more will come home.

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Sep 29, 2011

This is further proof that Al Qaida and its affiliates will find no safe haven anywhere in the world.

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Sep 29, 2011

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

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Sep 27, 2011

Neither he nor his attorney general approved the strategy of letting firearms just walk into Mexico.

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Sep 27, 2011

Putting teachers back to work is not only good for employment, but it's also good for training our young people.

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Sep 27, 2011

We are a nation of laws, but we're also a nation of immigrants.

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Sep 27, 2011

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.

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Sep 27, 2011

I have been pushing hard for it, and I'm going to keep pushing hard for it.

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Sep 27, 2011

I want you to think of this time as one in which you are just loading up with information and skills.

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Sep 27, 2011

The status of Puerto Rico should be decided by the residents of Puerto Rico.

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