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.
We are supporting the increased capability of Afghan National Security Forces
Attacks against civilians must stop and Qaddafi must step down and depart Libya permanently.
In his April 23 Armenian Remembrance Day statement, the President solemnly remembered as historical fact that 1.5 million Armenians were massacred or marched to their deaths from 1915-1923.
Your paycheck isn't getting bigger, while the cost of everything from college for your kids to gas for your car keeps going up.
I have consistently stated my own view of what occurred in 1915, and my view of that history has not changed.
The truth is, there is no silver bullet that can bring down gas prices right away.
It's a chance to give thanks for our blessings and reaffirm our faith, while spending time with the people we love.
We solemnly remember the horrific events that took place 96 years ago, resulting in one of the worst atrocities of the 20th century.
Our hearts and prayers are with Armenians everywhere as we recall the horrors of the Meds Yeghern, honor the memories of those who suffered, and pledge our friendship and deep respect for the people of Armenia.
History teaches us that our nations are stronger and our cause is more just when we appropriately recognize painful pasts and work to rebuild bridges of understanding toward a better tomorrow.
I support the courageous steps taken by individuals in Armenia and Turkey to foster a dialogue that acknowledges their common history.
It's a simple idea: We need to live within our means while at the same time investing in our future.
This outrageous use of violence to quell protests must come to an end now.
We deplore the use of violence and we're very concerned about what we've -- the reports we've seen from Syria.
The Syrian people have called for the freedoms that all individuals around the world should enjoy: freedom of expression, association, peaceful assembly, and the ability to freely choose their leaders.
He really enjoyed those events and feels like it's important for him to have those opportunities to get out and talk about what can seem like pretty esoteric and arcane policy debates in Washington.
The United States condemns in the strongest possible terms the use of force by the Syrian Government against demonstrators.
We strongly oppose the Syrian Government's treatment of its citizens.
We think it's for the people of Libya to decide who the head of their country is, not for the United States to do that.
We call on President Asad to change course now and heed the calls of his own people.
The kind of price shock we're seeing at the pumps today is just a reminder that we need a long-term strategy that he's spoken about a lot.
The United States will continue to stand up for democracy and the universal rights that all human beings deserve in Syria and around the world.





