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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 6, 2011

The American system of justice is a key part of our arsenal in the war against Al Qaida and its affiliates.

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Mar 6, 2011

I look forward to visiting a school here in Washington, DC, where we expect the smart students over there to ask all kinds of difficult questions.

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Mar 6, 2011

I reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to support Kyrgyzstan's efforts to consolidate its democracy.

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Mar 6, 2011

We have as close of an alliance with Australia as any country in the world.

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Mar 6, 2011

I want to send a very clear message to those who are around Colonel Qadhafi: It is their choice to make how they operate moving forward.

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Mar 6, 2011

But the bottom line is, I think Australia and the United States stand shoulder to shoulder in sending a clear message that we stand for democracy, we stand for an observance of human rights.

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Mar 4, 2011

The progress we're seeing says something about the determination and ingenuity of our people and our businesses.

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Mar 4, 2011

That's not a Democratic or a Republican challenge, it's an American challenge.

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Mar 4, 2011

Our top priority right now has to be creating new jobs and opportunities in a fiercely competitive world.

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Mar 4, 2011

We need to come together, Democrats and Republicans, around a long-term budget that sacrifices wasteful spending without sacrificing the job-creating investments in our future.

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Mar 3, 2011

I call upon all Americans to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities that honor his memory and uphold the principles he so nobly advanced.

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Mar 3, 2011

Because of your help, we yanked this economy out of what could have been a Great Depression.

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Mar 3, 2011

Because of great leadership, we've been able to turn it around.

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Mar 3, 2011

You guys are all going to succeed, and you'll help our country succeed too.

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Mar 3, 2011

We are perfectly poised to make the 21st century again the American century.

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Mar 3, 2011

Vision is important to our everyday activities, and we can all take steps to protect and prolong our eye health.

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