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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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Jun 26, 2011

National HIV Testing Day reminds each of us to do our part in fighting HIV/AIDS and get tested.

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Jun 26, 2011

I commend the efforts of first responders and volunteers working on this response.

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Jun 23, 2011

The United States will remain a leader in the effort to end torture around the world.

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Jun 23, 2011

We just don't believe that that's a fair or balanced approach to solving this problem.

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Jun 23, 2011

It is extremely dangerous to play chicken with the full faith and credit of the United States government.

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Jun 22, 2011

Though we have known disagreement and division, we are bound together by the creed that is written into our founding documents.

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Jun 22, 2011

The goal that we seek is achievable, and can be expressed simply: No safe haven from which al Qaeda or its affiliates can launch attacks against our homeland or our allies.

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Jun 22, 2011

We’re starting this drawdown from a position of strength. Al Qaeda is under more pressure than at any time since 9/11.

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Jun 22, 2011

Promoting foreign direct investment is an important opportunity to accelerate our economic recovery.

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Jun 22, 2011

I believe that discrimination because of somebody's sexual orientation or gender identity ran counter to who we are as a people, and it's a violation of the basic tenets on which this nation was founded. I believe that gay couples deserve…

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Jun 22, 2011

That's why we're going to keep on fighting until the law no longer treats committed partners who have been together for decades like they're strangers. That's why I have long believed that so-called Defense of Marriage Act ought to be…

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Jun 22, 2011

Manufacturing serves as the backbone of communities across the country.

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Jun 22, 2011

I knew that we had the finest fighting force in the world and that if I gave a command to our troops, they would be able to accomplish that mission.

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Jun 22, 2011

Because of you, we're now taking the fight to the Taliban instead of the Taliban bringing the fight to us.

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Jun 22, 2011

We look forward to working with our Federal, state, local, and international partners to protect public health and safety.

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Jun 22, 2011

The moment has come for all the sides to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict to take a decisive step towards a peaceful settlement.

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Jun 22, 2011

The existence and the risk of proliferation of weapons-usable fissile material on the Korean Peninsula constitute an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States.

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Jun 22, 2011

Judge Jennifer Guerin Zipps and Rosemary Marquez will be distinguished public servants and valuable additions to the United States District Court.

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Jun 22, 2011

I am honored to put forward such highly qualified candidates for the federal bench.

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Jun 22, 2011

I believe in a big America, an expansive and compassionate and generous America.

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Jun 22, 2011

I strongly encourage the two leaders to finalize and endorse the Basic Principles during their meeting with President Medvedev in Kazan.

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