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.
The impact on domestic deepwater hydrocarbon production as a result of these regulations is expected to be negative.
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.
The Department underlined the role of an independent press as essential to a vibrant and well-functioning democracy.
The world is more secure and the interests of the United States are best advanced when we act collectively.
A full, frank, and just acknowledgement of the facts is in all our interests.
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…
The United States stands with the Kenyan people as they continue to reach for a better future.
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…
We must stand alongside those who believe in the same core principles that have guided us through many storms.
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.
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.
The administration has also been clear, both publicly and privately, that it supports Georgia's territorial integrity and sovereignty.
The administration continues to call on Russia to fulfill its obligations under the 2008 cease-fire agreement.
Supporting Georgia's consolidation of liberal democracy is actually a very important part of making Georgia more secure.
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.
Under my plan of cap and trade electricity rates would necessarily skyrocket.
I am confident that Japan will make a full recovery from this disaster.
We see an enormous convergence of interest between Brazil and the United States.
Jane Margaret Triche-Milazzo, of Louisiana, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana.
The United States will always stand by Japan, our close friend and ally.
I express my extraordinary admiration for the character and resolve of the Japanese people.
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…
Strengthening the economic and commercial relationship between the U.S. and Brazil will allow both countries to grow.





