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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Feb 14, 2011

The only way forward is for the government and the opposition to engage in a dialogue, and you can't have a real dialogue when parts of the peaceful opposition are in jail.

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Feb 14, 2011

I find it ironic that you've got the Iranian regime pretending to celebrate what happened in Egypt, when in fact they have acted in direct contrast to what happened in Egypt by gunning down and beating people who were trying to express…

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Feb 14, 2011

I believe we should strengthen Social Security for future generations.

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Feb 13, 2011

Republicans are saying the cuts don't go nearly far enough, while liberals are calling it a callous assault on the poor.

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Feb 13, 2011

The world is getting smaller, and what it means is that there are terrific opportunities for us to partner with people around the world.

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Feb 13, 2011

I'm convinced that if we outbuild and outinnovate and outeducate as well as outhustle the rest of the world, the jobs and industries of our time will take root here in the United States.

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Feb 13, 2011

I pledged to cut the deficit in half by the end of my first term.

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Feb 13, 2011

This freeze would cut the deficit by more than $400 billion over the next decade.

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Feb 12, 2011

Ending the era of impunity for political assassinations is essential to realizing the justice and stability that the Lebanese people deserve.

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Feb 12, 2011

We remain committed to the full implementation of U.N. Security Council Resolutions 1559, 1680, and 1701.

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Feb 11, 2011

I'm proposing a new budget that will help us live within our means while investing in our future.

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Feb 11, 2011

It's time Washington acted as responsibly as our families do.

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Feb 10, 2011

One Egyptian put it simply: most people have discovered in the last few days that they are worth something. And this cannot be taken away from them anymore.

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Feb 10, 2011

The people of Egypt have spoken, their voices have been heard, and Egypt will never be the same.

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Feb 10, 2011

This is the power of human dignity, and it could never be denied. Egyptians have inspired us, and they have done so by putting the lie to the idea that justice is best gained through violence.

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Feb 10, 2011

By stepping down, President Mubarak responded to the Egyptian people's hunger for change.

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Feb 10, 2011

Robert has not only been an extraordinary Press Secretary, but he has been a great friend.

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Feb 9, 2011

Look at other ideas to bring down costs, including one that Republicans suggested last year--medical malpractice reform to rein in frivolous lawsuits.

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Feb 9, 2011

We are following today's events in Egypt very closely. And we'll have more to say as this plays out. But what is absolutely clear is that we are witnessing history unfold. It's a moment of transformation that's taking place because the…

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Feb 9, 2011

Too many Egyptians remain unconvinced that the government is serious about a genuine transition to democracy. The Egyptian government must put forward a credible, and unequivocal concrete path toward genuine democracy, and they have not…

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