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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Apr 17, 2011

The U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement will support American jobs, expand markets, and enhance U.S. competitiveness by eliminating tariffs and other barriers to U.S. exports and expanding trade between our two countries.

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Apr 17, 2011

Every day I wake up understanding how many folks are struggling out there.

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Apr 17, 2011

I express my pride that Israeli-American cooperation made it possible.

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Apr 17, 2011

I determined that the Government of North Korea's continued provocative actions destabilized the Korean Peninsula and imperiled U.S. Armed Forces, allies, and trading partners in the region.

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Apr 15, 2011

We have to take a balanced approach to reducing our deficit, an approach that protects the middle class, our commitments to seniors, and job-creating investments in things like education and clean energy.

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Apr 15, 2011

I believe we can live within our means and live up to the values we share as Americans.

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Apr 14, 2011

You want to repeal health care? Go at it. We'll have that debate. You're not going to be able to do that by nickel-and-diming me in the budget. You think we're stupid? We're happy to have that debate. We will have the debate on the floor…

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Apr 14, 2011

Over the last two-and-a-half years, there's been an effort to go at me in a way that is politically expedient in the short term for Republicans, but creates I think a problem for them when they want to actually run in a general election…

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Apr 14, 2011

I will not sacrifice the core investments we need to grow and create jobs. We will invest in medical research and clean energy technology.

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Apr 14, 2011

The Seder, with its rich traditions and rituals, instructs each generation to remember its past, while appreciating the beauty of freedom and the responsibility it entails.

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Apr 14, 2011

Today I have signed into law H.R. 1473, the 'Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011'.

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Apr 14, 2011

America is fortunate to have a long history of conservation pioneers...who understood the value of protecting our most precious landscapes.

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Apr 14, 2011

Legislative efforts that significantly impede the President's ability to exercise his supervisory and coordinating authorities violate the separation of powers.

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Apr 14, 2011

He doesn't believe that highly contentious social issues or ideological issues belong in budget bills.

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Apr 14, 2011

Colonel Qaddafi's side, a man who has lost all legitimacy in the eyes of the world and his people.

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Apr 14, 2011

The story of Passover--which recalls the passage of the children of Israel from bondage and repression to freedom and liberty--inspires hope that those oppressed and enslaved can become free.

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Apr 13, 2011

We cannot win the future with a Government of the past.

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