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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Dec 9, 2016

The United States appeals to all Gambians to reject violence and seek a peaceful resolution that upholds the will of the Gambian people and advances the promise of a freer, more democratic, and more prosperous Gambia.

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Dec 9, 2016

I hereby designate as emergency requirements all funding so designated by the Congress in the Act.

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Dec 9, 2016

The United States strongly condemns the decision by President Yahya Jammeh of The Gambia to ignore the will of the Gambian people in calling for the December 1 election to be nullified.

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Dec 8, 2016

I believe these treaties to be fully in the interest of the United States.

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Dec 8, 2016

Transparency in investor-state arbitration is vital, given that governmental measures of interest to the broader public can be the subject matter of the proceedings.

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Dec 8, 2016

I recommend, therefore, that the Senate give early and favorable consideration to the Convention and give its advice and consent to ratification by the United States, subject to certain reservations.

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Dec 8, 2016

The Treaty is designed to regulate the international trade in conventional arms.

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Dec 8, 2016

I hereby order, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff.

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Dec 8, 2016

Addressing these disparities and rethinking discipline have remained top priorities of the Administration.

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Dec 8, 2016

The Northern Bering Sea Climate Resilience Area represents a hugely productive, high-latitude ocean ecosystem.

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Dec 8, 2016

We are advancing science-based decision-making and engagement with Alaska Native peoples in addressing the changing Arctic.

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