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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 8, 2010

America will spare no effort in working for the outcome that is just and that is in the interests of all the parties involved.

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Nov 8, 2010

Nearly 100,000 American troops have now left Iraq under my presidency.

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Nov 8, 2010

I can promise you, no matter what setbacks may come, the United States is committed to human progress.

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Nov 8, 2010

As president, I've made it a priority to begin to repair these relations.

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Nov 8, 2010

Two states, Israel and Palestine, living side by side in peace and security. That is our goal.

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Nov 8, 2010

We welcome their announcement of an investigation but we'll be looking to see that the investigation leads to accountability and justice.

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Nov 8, 2010

The United States applauds the Government of Indonesia's leadership on climate change.

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Nov 8, 2010

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.

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Nov 8, 2010

Our partnership in education reflects a true whole of government approach.

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Nov 8, 2010

We will help build Indonesian capacity to provide world-class university education.

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Nov 8, 2010

IKAT-U.S. is an unprecedented effort to assist Indonesian civil society groups to share their expertise and experiences outside Indonesia.

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Nov 8, 2010

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.

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Nov 8, 2010

Science and technology are the engines of future growth and prosperity.

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Nov 8, 2010

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.

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Nov 8, 2010

The launch of the GEP in Indonesia will take place during Global Entrepreneurship Week in November.

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Nov 8, 2010

This is a very logical step as a democracy, an emerging economy and emerging power in the region for the President to visit.

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Nov 8, 2010

Identifying and securing export opportunities for American businesses is a top priority.

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Nov 8, 2010

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.

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Nov 8, 2010

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.

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Nov 8, 2010

This is a developing country which has just a dozen years of experience in democracy.

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Nov 8, 2010

The general picture is positive and the President will make that clear.

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Nov 8, 2010

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.

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Nov 8, 2010

The United States stands ready to further strengthen the U.S.-Indonesia economic partnership and expand commercial relations.

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Nov 8, 2010

Close cooperation in education is a fundamental element of our Comprehensive Partnership with Indonesia.

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