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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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Mar 15, 2011

Electricity prices will necessarily skyrocket.

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Mar 15, 2011

The impact on domestic deepwater hydrocarbon production as a result of these regulations is expected to be negative.

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Mar 15, 2011

The most important thing we can do with Turkey is to continue to engage, continue to hold out the advantages for them of integration with the West, while still respecting their own unique qualities.

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Mar 15, 2011

The Department underlined the role of an independent press as essential to a vibrant and well-functioning democracy.

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Mar 15, 2011

The world is more secure and the interests of the United States are best advanced when we act collectively.

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Mar 15, 2011

A full, frank, and just acknowledgement of the facts is in all our interests.

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Mar 15, 2011

I do not see the countries and peoples of Africa as a world apart; I see Africa as a fundamental part of our interconnected world, as partners with America on behalf of a future we want for all of our children. That partnership must be…

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Mar 15, 2011

The United States stands with the Kenyan people as they continue to reach for a better future.

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Mar 15, 2011

All people yearn for certain things--the ability to speak your mind and have a say in how you are governed, confidence in the rule of law and the equal administration of justice, government that is transparent and doesn't steal from the…

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Mar 15, 2011

We must stand alongside those who believe in the same core principles that have guided us through many storms.

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Mar 15, 2011

People in every country should be free to choose and live their faith based upon the persuasion of the mind and the heart and the soul.

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Mar 15, 2011

The United States stands with those who advocate for free religious expression and works to protect the rights of all people to follow their conscience, free from persecution and discrimination.

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Mar 15, 2011

The administration has also been clear, both publicly and privately, that it supports Georgia's territorial integrity and sovereignty.

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Mar 15, 2011

The administration continues to call on Russia to fulfill its obligations under the 2008 cease-fire agreement.

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Mar 15, 2011

Supporting Georgia's consolidation of liberal democracy is actually a very important part of making Georgia more secure.

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Mar 15, 2011

For the Palestinians, efforts to delegitimize Israel will end in failure. Symbolic actions to isolate Israel at the United Nations in September won't create an independent state.

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Mar 15, 2011

Under my plan of cap and trade electricity rates would necessarily skyrocket.

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Mar 15, 2011

I think that I would have preferred a gradual adjustment.

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Mar 15, 2011

I am confident that Japan will make a full recovery from this disaster.

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Mar 15, 2011

We see an enormous convergence of interest between Brazil and the United States.

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Mar 15, 2011

Jane Margaret Triche-Milazzo, of Louisiana, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana.

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Mar 15, 2011

The United States will always stand by Japan, our close friend and ally.

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Mar 15, 2011

I express my extraordinary admiration for the character and resolve of the Japanese people.

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Mar 14, 2011

Our future depends on reaffirming America's role as the world's engine of scientific discovery and technological innovation. And that leadership tomorrow depends on how we educate our students today, especially in math, science…

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Mar 14, 2011

Strengthening the economic and commercial relationship between the U.S. and Brazil will allow both countries to grow.

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