Political Quotes

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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Sep 26, 2010

I am signing a small-business jobs bill that does exactly that.

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Sep 26, 2010

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.

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Sep 26, 2010

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.

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Sep 26, 2010

We're going to have to implement a lot of the legislation that we passed.

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Sep 26, 2010

Small businesses produce most of the new jobs in this country.

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Sep 23, 2010

True security for the Jewish state requires an independent Palestine -- one that allows the Palestinian people to live with dignity and opportunity.

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Sep 23, 2010

We meet within an institution built from the rubble of war, designed to unite the world in pursuit of peace.

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Sep 23, 2010

President Santos has shown strong leadership and commitment to reform.

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Sep 23, 2010

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.

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Sep 23, 2010

We acknowledged the continued relationship on technical assistance and capacity-building for intellectual property protection.

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Sep 23, 2010

If that shift in orientation takes place, I think the opportunities for tremendous progress for a great nation and a great civilization exist.

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Sep 23, 2010

I do hereby proclaim Sunday, September 26, 2010, as Gold Star Mother's and Families' Day.

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Sep 23, 2010

I believe in the importance of democratic reform and protection of human rights.

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Sep 23, 2010

I commend the Colombian people and their security forces for their persistence against FARC.

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Sep 23, 2010

I think we now have the chance to see continued stability in Colombia and in the region.

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Sep 23, 2010

I invite all Americans to join me in a day of service for our public lands.

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Sep 23, 2010

We are confident that you're going to do well and we'll be able to strengthen the cooperation between our two nations.

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Sep 23, 2010

The prosperity of the United States and ASEAN is increasingly intertwined.

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Sep 23, 2010

Taking care of our public lands is and must continue to be a proud American tradition.

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Sep 23, 2010

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…

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Sep 23, 2010

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.

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