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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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Oct 29, 2010

We can't have the best rail lines and the best airports built in China or Singapore.

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Oct 29, 2010

We need to put this kind of partisanship aside, win, lose, or draw.

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Oct 29, 2010

We don't want to keep giving tax breaks to companies that ship jobs overseas.

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Oct 29, 2010

We can't allow other countries to outpace us when it comes to math or science or college graduation rates.

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Oct 28, 2010

An initial examination of those packages has determined that they do apparently contain explosive material.

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Oct 28, 2010

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.

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Oct 28, 2010

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.

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Oct 28, 2010

I encourage all Americans to pay tribute to those who provide care for their family members, friends, and neighbors in need.

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Oct 28, 2010

The Affordable Care Act signed into law this year protects and expands hospice services covered under Federal health care programs.

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Oct 28, 2010

That's real money that businesses like Stromberg could use to expand or hire new workers right now.

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Oct 28, 2010

During National Hospice Month, we recognize the dignity hospice care can provide to patients who need it most.

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Oct 27, 2010

The people of Cote d'Ivoire deserve a secure environment for elections and for their choice to be accepted by all candidates.

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Oct 21, 2010

You did not elect me to do what was easy. You elected me to do what was right.

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Oct 19, 2010

It's going to be because of you that we take our country back.

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Oct 14, 2010

I call on all Americans to celebrate the varied uses and products of our forested lands.

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Oct 13, 2010

I actually spent months trying to obtain cooperation from Republicans.

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