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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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Aug 19, 2011

That's why it's so important that folks in Washington put country before party.

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Aug 19, 2011

I want to see folks in Korea driving Fords, Chevys, and Chryslers.

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Aug 19, 2011

We need folks in Washington--the people whose job it is to deal with the country's problems, the people who you elected to serve--we need them to put aside their differences to get things done.

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Aug 19, 2011

If we can come together, there is no stopping the United States of America.

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Aug 17, 2011

The future of Syria must be determined by its people, but President Bashar al-Assad is standing in their way.

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Aug 17, 2011

The future of Syria must be determined by its people, but President Bashar al-Assad are standing in their way. His call for dialogue and reform have rung hallow while he is imprisoning, torturing, and slaughtering his own people. For the…

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Aug 17, 2011

Attaining a diverse, qualified workforce is one of the cornerstones of the merit-based civil service.

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Aug 17, 2011

A commitment to equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion is critical for the Federal Government as an employer.

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Aug 17, 2011

I strongly condemn this brutality, including the disgraceful attacks on Syrian civilians in cities like Hama and Deir al-Zour.

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Aug 17, 2011

It is clear that President Asad believes that he can silence the voices of his people by resorting to the repressive tactics of the past.

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Aug 17, 2011

The United States has been inspired by the Syrian people's pursuit of a peaceful transition to democracy.

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Aug 17, 2011

I believe it is also in China's interest to see a deeper and broader security dialogue between the United States and China.

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Aug 17, 2011

The Federal Government must continue to challenge itself to enhance its ability to recruit, hire, promote, and retain a more diverse workforce.

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Aug 17, 2011

China can be a great engine for economic growth, and we want to see China prosper and its economy grow because that will help fuel our own growth.

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Aug 17, 2011

Our Nation derives strength from the diversity of its population and from its commitment to equal opportunity for all.

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Aug 17, 2011

The United States opposes the use of violence against peaceful protesters in Syria, and we support the universal rights of the Syrian people.

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Aug 17, 2011

Asad must lead a democratic transition or get out of the way.

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Aug 17, 2011

It is time for the Syrian people to determine their own destiny, and we will continue to stand firmly on their side.

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Aug 17, 2011

Job creation remains the top agenda on the President's domestic agenda.

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Aug 17, 2011

We are at our best when we draw on the talents of all parts of our society.

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Aug 17, 2011

The development of our relationship over the course of the next few decades will determine in substantial ways the course of progress in the 21st century.

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