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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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Jan 30, 2011

The PCJC shall meet regularly and shall solicit ideas from across the country about how to bolster the economy.

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Jan 30, 2011

Let us rededicate ourselves to reducing the burden of heart disease by raising awareness.

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Jan 30, 2011

There is hereby established within the Department of the Treasury the President's Council on Jobs and Competitiveness (PCJC).

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Jan 30, 2011

The time to break the cycle of teen dating violence is now, before another generation falls victim to this tragedy.

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Jan 30, 2011

The Department of the Treasury shall provide funding and administrative support for the PCJC to the extent permitted by law.

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Jan 30, 2011

My Administration is committed to helping Americans protect themselves from chronic conditions like heart disease.

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Jan 30, 2011

Heart disease is a staggering health problem and a leading cause of death for American women and men.

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Jan 30, 2011

It is never too early to take action to improve our heart health.

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Jan 30, 2011

We urge the Russian government to act to safeguard the fundamental freedoms of expression and assembly for all citizens.

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Jan 28, 2011

I reaffirm my commitment to building a true global, strategic partnership with India.

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Jan 27, 2011

When President Mubarak addressed the Egyptian people tonight, he pledged a better democracy and greater economic opportunity. I just spoke to him after his speech. And I told him he has a responsibility to give meaning to those words, to…

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Jan 27, 2011

And when I was in Cairo shortly after I was elected president, I said that all governments must maintain power through consent, not coercion. That is the single standard by which the people of Egypt will achieve the future they deserve.

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Jan 27, 2011

And when President Mubarak addressed the Egyptian people tonight, he pledged a better democracy and greater economic opportunity. I just spoke to him after his speech. And I told him he has a responsibility to give meaning to those words…

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Jan 27, 2011

The United States will continue to stand up for the rights of the Egyptian people.

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Jan 27, 2011

Violence and destruction will not lead to the reforms that they seek.

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Jan 27, 2011

I want to be very clear in calling upon the Egyptian authorities to refrain from any violence against peaceful protestors.

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Jan 27, 2011

In the absence of these reforms, grievances have built up over time.

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Jan 27, 2011

Ultimately, the future of Egypt will be determined by the Egyptian people.

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Jan 27, 2011

Violence will not address the grievances of the Egyptian people, and suppressing ideas never succeeds in making them go away.

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Jan 27, 2011

All governments must maintain power through consent, not coercion.

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Jan 26, 2011

My main hope right now is, is that violence is not the answer in solving these problems in Egypt.

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Jan 26, 2011

Half-a-century ago, when the Soviets beat us into space with the launch of a satellite called Sputnik. We had no idea how we would beat them to the moon.

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