May 18, 2011
You cannot have a real dialogue when parts of the peaceful opposition are in jail.
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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May 18, 2011
Our commitment to Israel's security is unshakable. And we will stand against attempts to single them out against criticism in international forums. But precisely because of our friendship, it's important that we tell the truth. The status…
May 18, 2011
The status quo is unsustainable, and Israel too must act boldly to advance a lasting peace.
May 18, 2011
Our commitment to Israel's security is unshakeable. And we will stand against attempts to single them out for criticism in international forums.
May 18, 2011
We finally passed health care reform to make sure that health care is affordable and available for every single American in the United States.
May 18, 2011
Andrew L. Carter, Jr., of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York, vice Victor Marrero, retired.
May 18, 2011
As a father, I want to make sure that my daughters and all of our daughters have the chance to be anything that they want.
May 18, 2011
James Rodney Gilstrap, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Texas, vice Thad Heartfield, retired.
May 18, 2011
My faith in the American people, in their core decency, is where it was.
May 18, 2011
Gina Marie Groh, of West Virginia, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of West Virginia, vice W. Craig Broadwater, deceased.
May 18, 2011
We've created over 2 million private sector jobs in the last 14 months.
May 18, 2011
I ran for President because for too long, the American Dream felt like it was slipping away for too many people.
May 18, 2011
That's why the first bill that I signed into law was the Lilly Ledbetter bill, to make sure that women get an equal day's pay for an equal day's work.
May 18, 2011
I'm extraordinarily proud of the record that we've amassed over these last 2 1/2 years.
May 17, 2011
What we understood was that we had gone through a decade in which corporate profits were up.
May 17, 2011
The prohibitions in section 1 of this order include but are not limited to:...the making of any contribution or provision of funds, goods, or services by...
May 17, 2011
One of the most important things that we can do is empower positive models of change.
May 17, 2011
I have issued an Executive Order that takes additional steps with respect to the Government of Syria's continuous escalation of violence against the people of Syria.
May 17, 2011
Ultimately, change is not going to be determined by the United States, change is going to be determined by the people of the region.
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