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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 27, 2011

Panama has been one of the leaders that we've worked with in trying to roll back the incursion of the drug cartels into the region.

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Apr 27, 2011

All citizens have a right to be treated fairly by their Government.

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Apr 27, 2011

The relationship between the United States and Panama is a historical relationship and a strong friendship that isn't just at the government level, but it is the person-to-person level.

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Apr 27, 2011

One of the most important ones is how do we grow the economies of both countries.

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Apr 27, 2011

I'm proud to announce key members of my national security team.

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Apr 27, 2011

The more we can do to showcase the success of free markets, commitments to democracy, human rights, individual liberties, freedom of the press, the more that we are highlighting those shared values between our two countries, the more…

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Apr 27, 2011

Today's approval of the settlement will help strengthen our nation-to-nation relationship with Indian Country.

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Apr 27, 2011

I know that you've been looking forward to returning home to Sylvia and your beautiful Monterey, so I thank you for taking on yet another assignment for our country.

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Apr 27, 2011

I will continue to do everything in my power as Commander in Chief to keep our Nation strong and the American people safe.

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Apr 27, 2011

The loss of life has been heartbreaking, especially in Alabama.

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Apr 27, 2011

The American people know that we have a great friend in the people of Panama, and we hope that the people of Panama know that they have a great friend in the United States of America.

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Apr 27, 2011

We think it would be also very good for Panama and allow additional economic exchanges between our two countries.

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Apr 27, 2011

We've been relentless against Al Qaida and its affiliates, preventing terrorist attacks and saving lives.

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Apr 27, 2011

We must ensure that America stands with those who seek their universal rights.

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Apr 26, 2011

I wanted to show that tackling these big issues like the deficit, creating jobs, et cetera, this is real, this is tough. It ain't a reality show.

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Apr 26, 2011

We're not gonna be able to do it if we just make stuff up and pretend that facts are not facts. We're not gonna be able to solve our problems if we get distracted by sideshows and carnival barkers.

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Apr 26, 2011

We're not going to be able to solve our problems if get distracted by side shows and carnival barkers.

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Apr 26, 2011

What we understood was that even before the recession, folks all across the country were feeling that that American Dream was starting to slip out of their grasp.

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Apr 26, 2011

There are going to be some fierce disagreements, and that's good.

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