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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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Nov 12, 2010

The Asia-Pacific region is to our economy and to world economic growth.

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Nov 12, 2010

The goal of securing all vulnerable nuclear material within four years.

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Nov 12, 2010

Thank you and to your entire delegation for the good work that you've done.

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Nov 12, 2010

The future we're fighting for isn't as the world's largest importer, consuming products made elsewhere, but as the world's largest manufacturer of ideas and goods sold around the world.

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Nov 12, 2010

It is time for the Burmese regime to release all political prisoners, not just one.

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Nov 12, 2010

I also extend my congratulations to Zanzibar's President Ali Mohamed Shein.

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Nov 12, 2010

We will work to establish conditions under which such a policy could be safely adopted.

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Nov 12, 2010

I look forward to working with President Jakaya Kikwete and the members of the 10th Parliament.

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Nov 12, 2010

Aung San Suu Kyi is a hero of mine and a source of inspiration for all who work to advance basic human rights in Burma and around the world.

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Nov 12, 2010

I expressed my personal thanks to the people of Australia through the Prime Minister for the enormous sacrifices that are being made in Afghanistan by Australian troops.

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Nov 12, 2010

I expressed my deep appreciation for the fact that Japan is really a model citizen internationally and works in support of international rules and norms.

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Nov 12, 2010

The United States looks forward to the day when all of Burma's people are free from fear and persecution.

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Nov 12, 2010

We can't afford bridges to nowhere like the one that was planned a few years back in Alaska.

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Nov 12, 2010

As President, time and again, I've called for new limitations on earmarks.

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Nov 12, 2010

The commitment of the United States to the defense of Japan is unshakeable.

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Nov 12, 2010

I congratulate the people of the United Republic of Tanzania on your recent national election.

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Nov 12, 2010

We have a chance to not only shine a light on a bad Washington habit that wastes billions of taxpayer dollars, but take a step towards restoring public trust.

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Nov 12, 2010

I reiterated our longstanding view that Japan stands as a model of the kind of country we would want to see as a permanent member of the Security Council.

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Nov 12, 2010

The United States does not have a closer or better ally than Australia.

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Nov 12, 2010

As allies for half a century, the partnership between Japan and the United States has been the foundation for our security and our prosperity.

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Nov 12, 2010

Japan was my first stop in Asia as President last year, and it is a pleasure to be back for the APEC summit.

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Nov 12, 2010

I've extended an invitation to her to visit the United States sometime early next year.

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Nov 11, 2010

The United States is also looking to expand trade and commerce throughout the Asia-Pacific. Even though our exports in this region have risen by more than 60 percent over the last five years, our overall share of trade in the region has…

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