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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 11, 2011

It's something I care about deeply as the father of two daughters who wants to see his girls grow up in a world where there are no limits to what they can achieve.

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Mar 11, 2011

We urge the immediate release of Mr. Gross so that he can return home to his wife and family.

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Mar 10, 2011

Today's events remind us just how fragile life can be. Our hearts go out to our friends in Japan and across the region. And we're going to stand with them as they recover and rebuild from this tragedy.

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Mar 10, 2011

Congratulations on bringing a world championship to my hometown, the city of Chicago.

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Mar 10, 2011

Winning the future will take a government that judiciously allocates scarce government resources to maximize its efficiency and effectiveness.

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Mar 10, 2011

The functions of the executive branch of the Federal Government involved in trade and competitiveness should be organized so that the Federal Government can most efficiently and effectively facilitate the competitiveness of American…

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Mar 10, 2011

Representatives of all sectors of the Yemeni opposition should respond constructively to President Saleh's call to engage in a serious dialogue to end the current impasse.

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Mar 10, 2011

Agencies shall carry out the provisions of this memorandum to the extent permitted by law and consistent with their statutory and regulatory authorities and their enforcement mechanisms.

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Mar 10, 2011

I assure you of the United States' strong support for Ireland.

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Mar 10, 2011

It was about a city coming together behind one team and one goal.

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Mar 10, 2011

Winning the future in the global economy will require reducing our deficit while investing in areas critical to long-term economic growth.

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Mar 10, 2011

We cannot win the future with a government built for the past.

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Mar 10, 2011

We have to live within our means, we've got to get serious about managing our budget.

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Mar 10, 2011

Our hearts go out to our friends in Japan and across the region, and we're going to stand with them as they recover and rebuild from this tragedy.

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Mar 10, 2011

I want to wish these guys the best of luck going into the postseason.

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Mar 10, 2011

We're going to do what we need to do, in consultation with both other producer nations as well as in consultation with our allies who also have reserves.

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Mar 10, 2011

All sides must participate in an open and transparent process that addresses the legitimate concerns of the Yemeni people.

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Mar 10, 2011

I assign our Nation's first Chief Performance Officer... the responsibility of leading the effort to create a plan for the restructuring and streamlining of the executive branch of the Federal Government.

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Mar 10, 2011

The Chief Performance Officer shall establish a Government Reform for Competitiveness and Innovation Initiative...

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Mar 9, 2011

Our future depends on reaffirming America's role as the world's engine of scientific discovery and technological innovation.

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Mar 9, 2011

To win the future, we have to out-innovate, out-educate and out-build the rest of the world, tapping the creativity and imagination of our people.

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Mar 9, 2011

I've gotten a lot of commentary about the fact that . . . essentially their model was designed for the kind of medical devices you see in museums.

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