I encourage all Americans to take proactive steps to prepare for any situation that may occur.
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.
Today's announcements include a series of commitments to build upon the successful conservation legacy at Lake Tahoe.
I thank these individuals for making the decision to serve the people of Puerto Rico as members of the Board.
In order to be successful, the Financial Oversight and Management Board will need to establish an open process for working with the people and Government of Puerto Rico.
No nation, not even one as powerful as the United States, is immune from a changing climate.
Tomorrow I'm going to travel to the Midway Atoll to see it for myself.
The United States is committing up to $4.3 billion through 2019 to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, subject to Congressional appropriations.
Every day, millions of Americans prove that recovery from alcohol and substance use disorders is possible.
Childhood obesity has both immediate and long-term effects on a child's health and well-being.
That is why, in my most recent budget proposal, I proposed investing $1 billion to expand access to treatment for prescription opioid misuse and heroin use.
I encourage all Americans looking for assistance to use the 'Treatment Locator' tool.
A generation free from the scourge of these horrific diseases is in sight.
The United States calls on all countries to put an end to enforced disappearances and hold accountable those responsible for this practice.
The United States strongly condemns the terrorist attack on the army recruitment center in Aden today.
Juan Gabriel brought his beloved Mexican music to millions, transcending borders and generations.
It is critical for the parties in Yemen to bring a halt to the fighting as soon as possible.
We offer our sincere condolences to the families and other loved ones of those killed.
We need more Republicans to act that way, because this is more important than politics.
As long as I'm President, we're going to keep doing everything we can to slow the spread of this virus and put our children's futures first.
We remain steadfast in our support for Turkey, a NATO Ally and partner that continues to be afflicted by terrorist attacks indiscriminately targeting both security personnel and civilians.
The United States condemns in the strongest terms the terrorist attack today against a police headquarters in southeastern Turkey that left a number of dead and scores more wounded.





