The importance of continued enhancement of bilateral trade relations in areas such as enforcement of intellectual property rights and agricultural trade cannot be overstated.
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.
This month, we celebrate our Nation's arts and humanities, and we recommit to ensuring all Americans can access and experience them.
The people of the United States join the people of the Republic of Cyprus in celebrating its 50 years of independence today.
The ratification of the Treaty was a high priority for both the President and the Prime Minister.
I join all those observing National Voter Registration Month and renew the call for all qualified citizens to register to vote if they haven't done so already.
We will continue to do everything we can to secure the release of Shane and Josh.
A healthy, vibrant democracy depends on the full participation of its citizens, and that's something we can all agree should transcend party or ideology.
We share in the joy of Sarah’s family, friends and all Americans who have lent their support, prayers and hope throughout this horrific ordeal.
We remain hopeful that Iran will demonstrate renewed compassion and do the right thing by ensuring the safe return of Shane, Josh and all the other missing or detained Americans in Iran.
I want to continue to underscore our Nation's interests in the successful implementation of this policy.
Every qualified citizen not only has the right to vote, but also a greater civic responsibility to exercise that right and play your part in the life of this country.
He has an opportunity not just to spit out some 30-second answer or something that fits on a bumper sticker.
I am confident that he will serve and protect the American people with distinction.
Both Afghanistan and Iraq were important but we're also going to put our resources into building this nation.
He wanted to make sure that he was having a real exchange with the American people about issues that are important to them.
I am pleased to nominate Conner Eldridge to serve the people of Arkansas as a United States Attorney.





