Jun 30, 2011
I support the July 2011 date to begin the process of transferring lead security responsibility to the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) and to begin a responsible, conditions-based drawdown of U.S. forces.
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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Jun 30, 2011
We will execute this transition responsibly, taking into account conditions on the ground.
Jun 30, 2011
Matt has a distinguished record of service in our intelligence community and I'm confident he will continue to build on our strong counterterrorism efforts.
Jun 30, 2011
The right to vote has been secured by generations of leaders over our history.
Jun 30, 2011
Ideas from young Americans are important to my Administration, and they will help shape the future of our Nation.
Jun 30, 2011
I am pleased to nominate Matthew Olsen to be the next Director of the National Counterterrorism Center.
Jun 29, 2011
We can accomplish those things while still bringing down the deficit, but we've got to do it in a way that is fair and balanced.
Jun 29, 2011
Robert A. Mandell, of Florida, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Luxembourg.
Jun 29, 2011
The primary reason that I ran for President was I want to make sure that America makes the tough decisions that allow us to compete effectively in the 21st century.
Jun 29, 2011
We've got a long, long way to go and that the challenges that America is facing right now weren't a year in the making or 2 years in the making, but are actually 10 years in the making.
Jun 29, 2011
It's time to start rebuilding here at home, time for nation-building right here.
Jun 29, 2011
Thomas Charles Krajeski, of Virginia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Jun 29, 2011
We ran because we believed in an economy that didn't just work for those at the top, but worked for everybody.
Jun 29, 2011
We will also be mortgaging our future and it will be irresponsible if, in the process of reducing our deficit, we sacrifice those very things that allow us to grow and create jobs.
Jun 29, 2011
What makes America great is not just the height of our skyscrapers or the might of our military or the size of our GDP.
Jun 29, 2011
Deborah A. P. Hersman, of Virginia, to be Chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board for a term of two years.
Jun 28, 2011
We can't afford to have labor and management fighting all the time, at a time when we're competing against Germany and China and other countries that want to sell goods all around the world.
Jun 28, 2011
We've got to get this done. And -- and if -- if by the end of this week, we have not seen substantial progress, then I think members of Congress need to understand, we are going to, you know, start having to cancel things and stay here…
Jun 28, 2011
You're fighting for the idea that everyone ought to be treated equally and everybody deserves to be able to live and love as they see fit.
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