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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 17, 2011

All Americans on new plans can access preventive care to keep them healthy with no additional out-of-pocket costs.

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Jan 16, 2011

And that's what this program is all about, and that's what these participants are all about.

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Jan 16, 2011

And I hope that all the projects that are taking place all across the country on this day are getting similar attention, because this is part of what America is all about.

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Jan 16, 2011

This is just a outstanding program and an example of what Martin Luther King's birthday should be all about.

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Jan 16, 2011

I want to thank all the mentees and mentors who are participating.

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Jan 16, 2011

The Special Tribunal for Lebanon must be allowed to continue its work, free from interference and coercion.

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Jan 16, 2011

Any attempt to fuel tensions and instability, in Lebanon or in the region, will only undermine the very freedom and aspirations that the Lebanese people seek and that so many nations support.

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Jan 16, 2011

Dr. King obviously had a dream of justice and equality in our society, but he also had a dream of service.

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Jan 16, 2011

This action represents an important step toward ending the era of impunity for murder in Lebanon and achieving justice for the Lebanese people.

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Jan 16, 2011

Those who have tried to manufacture a crisis and force a choice between justice or stability in Lebanon are offering a false choice.

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Jan 15, 2011

We wish to commend the Southern Sudan Referendum Commission, the Southern Sudan Referendum Board, the domestic and international observers, the United Nations Mission in Sudan, and most of all, the voters.

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Jan 15, 2011

The sight of so many Sudanese casting their votes in a peaceful and orderly fashion was an inspiration to the world.

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Jan 15, 2011

The past week has given the world renewed faith in the prospect of a peaceful, prosperous future for all of the Sudanese people.

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Jan 14, 2011

And as we perform the work of this Nation, my prayer is that we stay true to our words.

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Jan 13, 2011

I condemn and deplore the use of violence against citizens peacefully voicing their opinion in Tunisia.

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Jan 13, 2011

The United States stands with the entire international community in bearing witness to this brave and determined struggle for the universal rights that we must all uphold.

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Jan 13, 2011

I have no doubt that Tunisia's future will be brighter if it is guided by the voices of the Tunisian people.

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Jan 13, 2011

We carry with us his thirst to know, to grasp, and to heal the world around him.

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Jan 13, 2011

All men shall be free to profess, and by argument to maintain, their opinion in matters of religion.

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