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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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Feb 1, 2011

I intend to modernize or replace the triad of strategic nuclear delivery systems.

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Feb 1, 2011

An emergency exists in the State of Oklahoma and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local response efforts.

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Feb 1, 2011

I am proud to nominate these two outstanding candidates to serve on the United States District Court.

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Feb 1, 2011

Arvo Mikkanen, of Oklahoma, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Oklahoma, vice Terry C. Kern, retired.

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Feb 1, 2011

I am confident they will serve the American people with integrity and distinction.

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Jan 31, 2011

I intend to modernize or replace the triad of strategic nuclear delivery systems of heavy bomber, air-launched cruise missile, and ICBM, and nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines and SLBMs, and maintain the United States' rocket…

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Jan 31, 2011

What is clear, and what I indicated tonight to President Mubarak is my belief that an orderly transition must be meaningful, it must be peaceful, and it must begin now. Furthermore, the process must include a broad spectrum of Egyptian…

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Jan 31, 2011

What is clear and what I indicated tonight to President Mubarak is my belief that an orderly transition must be meaningful, it must be peaceful, and it must begin now.

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Jan 31, 2011

We intend to pursue creative and effective solutions to manage the flow of traffic between the United States and Canada.

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Jan 31, 2011

Out-innovating, out-educating, and out-building the rest of the world

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Jan 31, 2011

Tapping into the creativity and imagination of the American people to win the future

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Jan 31, 2011

I have an unyielding belief that you will determine your own destiny and seize the promise of a better future for your children and your grandchildren.

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Jan 31, 2011

An orderly transition must be meaningful, it must be peaceful, and it must begin now.

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Jan 31, 2011

We stand for universal values, including the rights of the Egyptian people to freedom of assembly, freedom of speech, and the freedom to access information.

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Jan 31, 2011

We encourage all Americans to follow the instructions of state and local officials.

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Jan 31, 2011

I am confident that the people of Egypt will find those answers.

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Jan 30, 2011

We are troubled by reports that those detained were mistreated, including accusations of beatings of protestors by police.

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Jan 30, 2011

I encourage concerned teens, parents, and loved ones to contact the National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline at 1-866-331-9474.

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Jan 30, 2011

Each year, about one in four teens report being the victim of verbal, physical, emotional, or sexual violence.

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Jan 30, 2011

I encourage all Americans to wear red or the campaign's Red Dress Pin on National Wear Red Day.

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