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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Jun 28, 2011

It's propelled not by politics, but by love and friendship and a sense of mutual regard and mutual respect.

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Jun 28, 2011

Our top priority in each and every one of these situations is to make sure that we're apprehending those who would attack the United States.

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Jun 28, 2011

I spent the last 2 years cutting taxes for ordinary Americans, and I want to extend those middle class tax cuts.

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Jun 28, 2011

As a country, we will never tolerate our security being threatened, nor stand idly by when our people have been killed.

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Jun 28, 2011

We tell them if they work hard and do right, there's nothing they can't achieve.

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Jun 28, 2011

I would accept him stepping down so that he is not directing armed forces against the Libyan people.

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Jun 28, 2011

Today, our administration is trying to take those steps, so we're reviewing Government regulations so that we can fix any rules in place that are an unnecessary burden on businesses.

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Jun 28, 2011

Right now Congress could send me a bill that puts construction workers back on the job rebuilding roads and bridges.

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Jun 28, 2011

We have put al Qaeda on a path to defeat, and we will not relent until the job is done.

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Jun 28, 2011

The struggles of middle class families were a big problem long before the recession hit in 2007.

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Jun 28, 2011

I am pleased to nominate Gregory Davis to serve the people of Mississippi as a United States Attorney.

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Jun 27, 2011

I want the cars and planes and wind turbines of the future to bear the proud stamp that says 'Made in America.'

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Jun 27, 2011

I ran because I believe in an America where working families aren't just treading water, but they're moving forward.

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Jun 27, 2011

Advanced manufacturing is an integral part of the future for America's economy in the 21st century.

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Jun 27, 2011

If we continue to adapt and we continue to innovate and we work together to compete around the world, America will come back stronger than before.

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Jun 27, 2011

The economic future of this country depends so significantly on advanced manufacturing.

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Jun 27, 2011

She is a leader on progressive causes and a fighter for working families.

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Jun 26, 2011

This is also a team that makes do without the high salaries and perks that some other professional sports teams enjoy.

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Jun 26, 2011

What matters is how well a team can pull together when the chips are down.

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