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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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Apr 28, 2011

Each of our Nation's children deserves a stable home and a devoted family.

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Apr 28, 2011

I'm sure that that spirit is going to continue until this city is all the way back.

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Apr 28, 2011

Our AAPI communities have roots that span the globe, but their stories of striving and success are uniquely American.

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Apr 28, 2011

I hereby order: All property and interests in property that are in the United States...are blocked and may not be transferred...

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Apr 28, 2011

We can help, maybe a little bit, with the families dealing with the grief of having a loved one lost.

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Apr 28, 2011

The order also provides criteria for designations of persons determined by the Secretary of the Treasury.

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Apr 28, 2011

Let us remember in our thoughts and prayers those who have been affected by natural disasters at home and abroad in recent months.

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Apr 28, 2011

We are also investing in the health and well-being of our young people in foster care.

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Apr 28, 2011

Your generation has grown up more accepting and tolerant of people for who they are, regardless of race or gender or religious belief, regardless of creed or sexual orientation.

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Apr 28, 2011

Politics, differences of religion or race, all that fades away when we are confronted with the awesome power of nature.

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Apr 28, 2011

Progress in America can be measured by the opportunities we pass on to our children.

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Apr 28, 2011

I hereby determine that the making of donations...would seriously impair my ability to deal with the national emergency...

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Apr 28, 2011

Any transaction by a United States person or within the United States that evades...is prohibited.

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Apr 28, 2011

I reestablished the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.

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Apr 28, 2011

I call upon all Americans to observe this month by taking an active role in activities across our country that recognize not only these cherished children and youth.

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Apr 28, 2011

I call on the Syrian government to respect human rights and to forge a credible path to a future of greater freedom, democracy, opportunity, and justice.

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Apr 28, 2011

Fortunately, the Governor has done an extraordinary job with his team in making sure that the resources of the State are mobilized.

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Apr 28, 2011

The actions of the Government of Syria constitute an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security.

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Apr 28, 2011

Although many Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have achieved success, far too many still struggle to overcome obstacles of unemployment, poverty, and language barriers.

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Apr 28, 2011

I encourage all Americans to celebrate and reflect upon the example left to us by President John Adams.

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Apr 28, 2011

Young people in foster care are in the system through no fault of their own.

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Apr 28, 2011

I hereby expand the scope of the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13338.

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Apr 28, 2011

My Administration is committed to achieving security for every child and supporting adolescents in foster care as they transition to adulthood.

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Apr 27, 2011

We can't control when or where a terrible storm may strike. But we can control how we respond to it. And I want every American who has been affected by this disaster to know that the federal government will do everything we can to help you…

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