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 27, 2011

To create a pathway so that they can get out of the shadows and contribute to society in a more effective way is something that I consider to be a top priority.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Sep 26, 2011

If asking a millionaire to pay the same tax rate as a plumber makes me a class warrior--a warrior for the working class--I will accept that. I will wear that charge as a badge of honor.

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Sep 26, 2011

The United States will continue to stand with Israel, because the bond between our two nations is unshakable.

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Sep 26, 2011

We are not a people who sit back and wait for things to happen. We make things happen.

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Sep 26, 2011

It's unfair to our kids. It undermines our future. It has to stop.

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Sep 26, 2011

Every child deserves a great school, and we can give it to them.

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Sep 26, 2011

Congress needs to pass this bill so we can help the people who create most of the new jobs in this country: America's small-business owners.

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Sep 25, 2011

In Bahrain, steps have been taken towards reform and accountability. We're pleased with that, but more is required. America is a close friend of Bahrain, and we'll continue to call on the government and the main opposition bloc that we…

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Sep 25, 2011

Progress that we've made, which has been well recognized, has come with the entire Russian leadership.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Sep 25, 2011

The most important thing we can do right now is to pass this jobs bill.

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Sep 25, 2011

Warren Buffett's secretary should not pay a higher tax rate than Warren Buffett.

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Sep 24, 2011

We've made enormous progress, but we've got a lot more work to do.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Sep 24, 2011

These reforms recognize the significant contributions women in Saudi Arabia make to their society and will offer them new ways to participate in the decisions that affect their lives and communities.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Sep 22, 2011

We can't afford to wait for an education system that is not doing everything it needs to do for our kids.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Sep 20, 2011

As we meet here today, men and women and children are being tortured, detained and murdered by the Syrian regime.

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