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.
At this difficult time in our country, it's essential that we keep up the fight for every job, for every new business, for every opportunity to strengthen this economy.
Concerned and active parents and guardians play a critical role in keeping our children drug-free, and they can demonstrate by example how to lead a healthy and drug-free life.
We're going to have to implement a lot of the legislation that we passed.
True security for the Jewish state requires an independent Palestine -- one that allows the Palestinian people to live with dignity and opportunity.
We meet within an institution built from the rubble of war, designed to unite the world in pursuit of peace.
President Santos has shown strong leadership and commitment to reform.
We welcomed the idea to elevate our partnership to a strategic level and will make this a primary focus area of the ASEAN-U.S. Eminent Persons Group.
We acknowledged the continued relationship on technical assistance and capacity-building for intellectual property protection.
If that shift in orientation takes place, I think the opportunities for tremendous progress for a great nation and a great civilization exist.
I do hereby proclaim Sunday, September 26, 2010, as Gold Star Mother's and Families' Day.
I believe in the importance of democratic reform and protection of human rights.
I commend the Colombian people and their security forces for their persistence against FARC.
I think we now have the chance to see continued stability in Colombia and in the region.
I invite all Americans to join me in a day of service for our public lands.
We are confident that you're going to do well and we'll be able to strengthen the cooperation between our two nations.
The prosperity of the United States and ASEAN is increasingly intertwined.
Taking care of our public lands is and must continue to be a proud American tradition.
It was offensive, it was hateful, and for him to make that statement here in Manhattan just a little north of Ground Zero where families lost their loved ones, people of all faith, all ethnicities perceive this as the seminal tragedy of…
There can be no lasting peace in Darfur and no normalization of relations between Sudan and the United States without accountability for crimes that have been committed.





