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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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Sep 15, 2010

I am confident he will serve the people of Delaware with distinction.

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Sep 15, 2010

Today I urge the full Senate to move forward quickly with a vote to approve this Treaty.

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Sep 15, 2010

We will move from the middle to the top of the pack in math and science education over the next decade.

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Sep 15, 2010

I want to acknowledge an important step forward today that will advance our national security.

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Sep 15, 2010

I am confident that we will emerge from this storm with a stronger economy.

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Sep 15, 2010

I am committed to working in a bipartisan manner to pass comprehensive immigration reform.

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Sep 15, 2010

For his diligence and relentless pursuit of justice, I have named Charles Oberly to serve as a U.S. Attorney.

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Sep 14, 2010

I am grateful that these accomplished men and women have agreed to serve their country in these important roles.

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Sep 14, 2010

I call upon public officials, educators, librarians, and all the people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs.

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Sep 14, 2010

They sent us here to think about their lives and their children's lives.

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Sep 14, 2010

Jeanne Shaheen, of New Hampshire, to be a Representative of the United States of America to the Sixty-fifth Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations.

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Sep 14, 2010

I express my personal gratitude for General Odierno's leadership of U.S. Forces in Iraq.

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Sep 14, 2010

I am grateful that these highly qualified men and women have agreed to lend their talents to this administration as we work to boost our nation's exports over the next five years.

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Sep 14, 2010

I'm proud that the number of Latinos I've nominated to Senate-confirmed positions at this point far exceeds that of any administration in history.

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Sep 14, 2010

These are the Americans who saw their wages and incomes flatline over the last decade.

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Sep 14, 2010

This month, we honor Hispanics for enriching the fabric of America.

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Sep 14, 2010

As your Commander in Chief, I'm here to tell you that this is no gimmick or trick.

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Sep 14, 2010

We had to renew the fundamental idea that everybody in America--everybody in America--has a chance to make it if they try.

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Sep 14, 2010

Carol Fulp, of Massachusetts, to be a Representative of the United States of America to the Sixty-fifth Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations.

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