May 3, 2011
We may take a hit. We may endure great loss. But we are a strong and resilient people.
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 3, 2011
Christopher Droney, of Connecticut, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit.
May 2, 2011
This was an occasion for both parties to come together, that it was time to do some healing
May 2, 2011
This was an occasion for both parties to come together, that it was time to do some healing, et cetera.
May 2, 2011
They showed that people working together across backgrounds and boundaries could hold America accountable to our highest ideals and bend the arc of history towards justice.
May 2, 2011
The Freedom Riders sent a resounding message to the rest of our Nation that desegregation was a moral imperative.
May 2, 2011
I looked forward to continuing my close cooperation with the Prime Minister.
May 2, 2011
The only way to fix what's broken about our immigration system is through legislative action in Congress.
May 2, 2011
Freedom of expression is also under attack through criminal violence and impunity in countries like Mexico, Honduras, and Russia.
May 2, 2011
History shows that one of the ingredients of successful, prosperous, and stable societies is a free press where citizens can freely access information and hold their governments accountable.
May 1, 2011
Tonight, we give thanks to the countless intelligence and counterterrorism professionals who’ve worked tirelessly to achieve this outcome.
May 1, 2011
As we do, we must also reaffirm that the United States is not –- and never will be -– at war with Islam.
May 1, 2011
The death of bin Laden marks the most significant achievement to date in our nation’s effort to defeat al Qaeda.
May 1, 2011
If we have Osama bin Laden in our sights and the Pakistani government is unable or unwilling to take them out, then I think that we have to act. And we will take them out. We will kill bin Laden. We will crush al Qaeda. That has to be our…
May 1, 2011
Last night, as Americans learned that the United States had carried out an operation that resulted in the capture and death of Osama bin Laden, we... you know, I think we experienced the same sense of unity that prevailed on 9/11. We were…
May 1, 2011
I can report to the American people and to the world that the United States has conducted an operation that killed Osama bin Laden, the leader of al Qaeda, and the terrorist who's responsible for the murder of thousands of innocent men…
May 1, 2011
A small team of Americans carried out the operation with extraordinary courage and capability. No Americans were harmed. They took care to avoid civilian casualties.
May 1, 2011
Last night as Americans learned that the United States had carried out an operation that resulted in the capture and death of Osama bin Laden, we -- you know, I think we experienced the same sense of unity that prevailed on 9/11.
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