We can't have the best rail lines and the best airports built in China or Singapore.
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.
We don't want to keep giving tax breaks to companies that ship jobs overseas.
We can't allow other countries to outpace us when it comes to math or science or college graduation rates.
An initial examination of those packages has determined that they do apparently contain explosive material.
I want to briefly update the American people on a credible terrorist threat against our country, and the actions that we're taking with our friends and our partners to respond to it.
The United States is grateful to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for their assistance in developing information that helped underscore the imminence of the threat emanating from Yemen.
I encourage all Americans to pay tribute to those who provide care for their family members, friends, and neighbors in need.
The Affordable Care Act signed into law this year protects and expands hospice services covered under Federal health care programs.
That's real money that businesses like Stromberg could use to expand or hire new workers right now.
During National Hospice Month, we recognize the dignity hospice care can provide to patients who need it most.
The people of Cote d'Ivoire deserve a secure environment for elections and for their choice to be accepted by all candidates.
You did not elect me to do what was easy. You elected me to do what was right.
I call on all Americans to celebrate the varied uses and products of our forested lands.
I actually spent months trying to obtain cooperation from Republicans.





