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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 9, 2011

It is also leveraging additional investment, representing only about half of Johnson Controls Inc.'s total planned investment of $600 million in domestic advanced battery manufacturing capacity.

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Aug 9, 2011

We must be the America that goes forward as one family, like generations before us, pulling together in times of trial.

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Aug 9, 2011

This, in turn, will stimulate the creation of good-paying jobs across the U.S. to design and build advanced vehicles and all their component parts.

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Aug 9, 2011

We will continue to work closely together to address common security concerns.

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Aug 9, 2011

Like so many faiths, Islam has always been part of our American family.

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Aug 9, 2011

Interdiction of aircraft reasonably suspected to be primarily engaged in illicit drug trafficking in that country's airspace is necessary, because of the extraordinary threat posed by illicit drug trafficking to the national security of…

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Aug 9, 2011

An America that doesn't simply tolerate people of different backgrounds and beliefs, but an America where we are enriched by our diversity.

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Aug 9, 2011

By providing incentives for electric vehicles, fuel cell vehicles, and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, the new standards will build on the Administration's efforts to foster innovation.

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Aug 9, 2011

Investments in facilities like the Johnson Controls Inc. plant in Holland are already transforming the advanced vehicle batteries industry in the United States.

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Aug 8, 2011

I'm proud to have the support of these companies as we announce the first-ever national policy to increase fuel efficiency and decrease greenhouse gas pollution from medium-and heavy-duty trucks.

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Aug 8, 2011

We started getting letters asking that we do the same for medium and heavy-duty trucks.

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Aug 7, 2011

It's not a lack of plans or policies that's the problem here. It's a lack of political will in Washington. It's the insistence on drawing lines in the sand. A refusal to put what's best for the country ahead of self-interest or party or…

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Aug 7, 2011

So it's not a lack of plans or policies that's the problem here, it's a lack of political will in Washington. It's the insistence on drawing lines in the sand, a refusal to put what's best for the country ahead of self-interest or party or…

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Aug 7, 2011

The American people have been through so much over the last few years, dealing with the worst recession.

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Aug 7, 2011

Ultimately, the reason I have faith in these United States of America is because of the American people.

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Aug 7, 2011

I'm going to be fighting as hard as I can for that vision of an America that is generous and big and bold.

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Aug 7, 2011

We need to change the insistence on drawing lines in the sand.

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Aug 7, 2011

Our continued solidarity demonstrates the strength of our coalition.

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