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.
Stop looking for the quick fix. Stop looking for the messiah. You have great candidates running races right now. Support those candidates.
Make sure that the DNC [Democratic National Committee] has what it needs to compete in what will be a more data-driven, more social media-driven cycle, which will cost some money and expertise and time.
There’s been, I gather, some argument between the left of the party and people who are promoting the quote-unquote abundance agenda. Listen, those things are not contradictory.
I think it’s going to require a little bit less navel-gazing and a little less whining and being in fetal positions.
You know, don’t tell me you’re a Democrat, but you’re kind of disappointed right now, so you’re not doing anything. No, now is exactly the time that you get in there and do something.
I've sat across the table from some of the world's most difficult leaders and wrestled with some of our most intractable problems. Nothing has prepared me for working with Larry David.
I am the president of all Americans, including those who did not vote for me. I have to consider what’s best for them, even the ones who don’t like me.
Gutting USAID is a travesty, and it’s a tragedy. Because it’s some of the most important work happening anywhere in the world.
Gutting USAID is a travesty, and it's a tragedy. Because it's some of the most important work happening anywhere in the world.





