America will spare no effort in working for the outcome that is just and that is in the interests of all the parties involved.
Barack Obama
The Public Record
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.
Nearly 100,000 American troops have now left Iraq under my presidency.
I can promise you, no matter what setbacks may come, the United States is committed to human progress.
As president, I've made it a priority to begin to repair these relations.
Two states, Israel and Palestine, living side by side in peace and security. That is our goal.
We welcome their announcement of an investigation but we'll be looking to see that the investigation leads to accountability and justice.
The United States applauds the Government of Indonesia's leadership on climate change.
An opportunity to boost decades-long U.S. support for Indonesian civil society to the next generation by enhancing its ability to collaborate on democracy, good governance, and human rights-related programs throughout the region.
Our partnership in education reflects a true whole of government approach.
We will help build Indonesian capacity to provide world-class university education.
IKAT-U.S. is an unprecedented effort to assist Indonesian civil society groups to share their expertise and experiences outside Indonesia.
Indonesia has been a bit of a success story in terms of their ability to take action against the al Qaeda affiliate in their country.
Science and technology are the engines of future growth and prosperity.
The United States and Indonesia are committed to enhancing cooperation between the world's second and third largest democracies through the U.S.-Indonesia Comprehensive Partnership.
The launch of the GEP in Indonesia will take place during Global Entrepreneurship Week in November.
This is a very logical step as a democracy, an emerging economy and emerging power in the region for the President to visit.
Identifying and securing export opportunities for American businesses is a top priority.
The IKAT-U.S. Partnership is a program to facilitate partnerships among Indonesian, U.S., and regional civil society organizations in five areas critical to the development of democracy, good governance, and respect for human rights.
Indonesia's progress towards meeting its unilateral goal of reducing emissions 26% below business as usual can be a model and inspiration for sustainable, low-carbon growth across the developing world.
This is a developing country which has just a dozen years of experience in democracy.
The general picture is positive and the President will make that clear.
The United States stands ready to provide support needed by the Government of Indonesia, through the knowledge, capacity and assets it has developed in this field.
The United States stands ready to further strengthen the U.S.-Indonesia economic partnership and expand commercial relations.
Close cooperation in education is a fundamental element of our Comprehensive Partnership with Indonesia.





