Jun 22, 2011
I made the most difficult decision that I've made as President, and that is to deploy an additional 30,000 troops into Afghanistan so that we could turn back Taliban momentum.
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 21, 2011
When innocents are being slaughtered and global security endangered, we don't have to choose between standing idly by or acting on our own.
Jun 21, 2011
We do know that peace cannot come to a land that has known so much war without a political settlement.
Jun 21, 2011
Already this decade of war has caused many to question the nature of America's engagement around the world. Some would have America retreat from our responsibility as an anchor of global security and embrace an isolation that ignores the…
Jun 21, 2011
Thanks to our extraordinary men and women in uniform, our civilian personnel and our many coalition partners, we are meeting our goals. As a result, starting next month, we will be able to remove 10,000 of our troops from Afghanistan by…
Jun 21, 2011
Without a cease-fire and political negotiations, the people of Southern Kordofan cannot enjoy the right to have their political grievances addressed.
Jun 21, 2011
Pakistan has been a core goal of this administration since the beginning of our efforts.
Jun 21, 2011
We are doing so in a way that will allow us to achieve our core objective, which is the defeat of al Qaeda.
Jun 21, 2011
We reaffirm our strong support for the transitions to democracy now underway in Tunisia and Egypt
Jun 21, 2011
The United States is committed to support the universal rights of all the people of the region
Jun 21, 2011
I speak for all Americans when I say that we will keep our sacred trust with you and provide you with the care and benefits and opportunity that you deserve.
Jun 21, 2011
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Margaret Bartley, of Maryland, to be a Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims for the term of fifteen years, vice a new position created by Public Law 110-389, approved October 10…
Jun 21, 2011
We will be bringing 10,000 troops out of Afghanistan by the end of this year.
Jun 21, 2011
We are at war with ... a very specific group -- al Qaeda and its affiliates.
Jun 21, 2011
The United States condemns all acts of violence, in particular the Sudanese Armed Forces aerial bombardment of civilians.
Jun 21, 2011
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Brian T. Baenig, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Agriculture, vice Krysta Harden.
Jun 20, 2011
The cyber threat is one of the most serious economic and national security challenges we face as a Nation.
Jun 20, 2011
We count on computer networks to deliver our oil, our gas, our power, and our water. But we have failed in the past to invest in our physical infrastructure, and we are failing now to invest in our digital infrastructure. The status quo is…
Jun 20, 2011
I am not somebody who promotes same-sex marriage. But I do believe in civil unions.
Jun 20, 2011
I am not somebody who promotes same-sex marriage, but I do believe in civil unions.
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