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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Sep 27, 2016

Jane Marie Doggett, of Montana, to be a Member of the National Council on the Humanities for a term expiring January 26, 2022, vice Cathy M. Davidson, term expired.

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Sep 27, 2016

I have determined that it is in the foreign policy interest of the United States to defer for 18 months the removal of any Liberian national.

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Sep 27, 2016

You look out for each other, you lift each other up, you leave nobody behind.

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Sep 27, 2016

Kyle and Samantha are working hard to make a difference for folks all across the country.

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Sep 27, 2016

Wilfredo Martinez, of Florida, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the State Justice Institute for a term expiring September 17, 2019. (Reappointment)

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Sep 27, 2016

I'm not sure, though, Michelle is going to let me drive with a car with a whole bunch of M&M's on them.

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Sep 27, 2016

Diane Suzette Harris, of Utah, to be a Member of the National Council on the Humanities for a term expiring January 26, 2022, vice Paula Barker Duffy, term expired.

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Sep 27, 2016

Ultimately, that decision will be made by the Iraqi central government.

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Sep 27, 2016

Jeffrey DeLaurentis, of New York, 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 Republic of Cuba.

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Sep 27, 2016

Lock Down Your Login aims to close this gap by focusing on simple and widely available solutions.

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Sep 27, 2016

The admission of up to 110,000 refugees to the United States during Fiscal Year 2017 is justified by humanitarian concerns or is otherwise in the national interest.

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Sep 27, 2016

America's commitment now to our troops and our veterans is a sacred covenant that we have to keep.

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Sep 27, 2016

I have determined that there are compelling foreign policy reasons to again extend DED to those Liberians presently residing in the United States under the existing grant of DED.

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Sep 27, 2016

The restrictions on the ability of these organizations to operate freely in Egypt should be removed

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Sep 27, 2016

Right now, they appear to be pursuing a set of tactics that worsens the situation in Syria.

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Sep 27, 2016

I hereby determine that it is in the national interest of the United States to waive the application of the prohibition in section 404(a) of the CSPA with respect to Burma, Iraq, and Nigeria.

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Sep 27, 2016

Cybersecurity is one of the most important challenges we face as a Nation.

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Sep 27, 2016

In serving each other, we make the country better, and we help every member of the American family.

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Sep 27, 2016

We all have work to do to improve the security of our online accounts.

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