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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Mar 14, 2011

We are connected to Central and South America not just by a common geography, but by common interests and values.

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Mar 14, 2011

We can't sacrifice critical investments that will help us out-innovate, out-educate, and out-build our global competitors to win the future.

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Mar 14, 2011

The U.S. has successfully pushed for major emerging economies, such as Brazil, to play a greater role in global economic affairs.

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Mar 14, 2011

Strengthening our partnerships for progress with our American neighbors is crucial to winning the future.

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Mar 14, 2011

Businesses and workers in the U.S. and Brazil alike are reaping the benefits of a stronger economic relationship through trade and investment.

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Mar 14, 2011

It is time for us to come together, find common ground and resolve this issue in a sensible way.

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Mar 13, 2011

The United States will continue to offer any assistance we can as Japan recovers from multiple disasters. And we will stand with the people of Japan in the difficult days ahead.

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Mar 13, 2011

The last thing you're going to do is to dip into your child's college savings.

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Mar 13, 2011

Listen to your teachers, listen to your parents, and make sure that you really are doing everything you can to succeed in school.

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Mar 13, 2011

Denmark is a country that, in American terms, punches above its weight and does an outstanding job on a wide range of issues.

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Mar 13, 2011

Denmark is not a large country, but proportional to its population, it's made as significant an effort and made as many sacrifices as anybody in helping to stabilize Afghanistan.

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Mar 13, 2011

We both share the view that Mr. Qadhafi has lost legitimacy and he needs to leave.

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Mar 13, 2011

You've got a lot of hard-working young people who are really focused on learning.

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Mar 13, 2011

I refuse to do it by telling students... that we're not willing to invest in your future.

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Mar 13, 2011

The only way you're going to do it is if you have a good education.

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Mar 12, 2011

In the 21st Century, it's not enough to leave no child behind.

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Mar 12, 2011

We need to make sure we're graduating students who are ready for college and a career.

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Mar 11, 2011

He has already spent too many days in detention and should not spend one more.

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Mar 11, 2011

Women today are more likely than men to attend and graduate from college.

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Mar 11, 2011

Achieving equal pay for equal work isn't just a women's issue, it's a family issue.

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Mar 11, 2011

I signed a law so that women who've been discriminated against in their salaries could have their day in court to make it right.

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