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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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Aug 17, 2010

I have never been more confident that we are headed in the right direction.

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Aug 16, 2010

It was sonic booms caused by two F-15 fighter jets. They were dispatched after reports a small plane had entered restricted air space while the president was on the campaign trail.

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Aug 16, 2010

This is America. And our commitment to religious freedom must be unshakable.

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Aug 16, 2010

I want to make sure that whoever wins that race for clean energy in the 21st century, they are going to own the 21st-century economy.

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Aug 16, 2010

The United States does not play for second place; we play for first.

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Aug 16, 2010

What makes this country special is our ability to provide every single person an opportunity to pursue their dreams.

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Aug 16, 2010

America's small businesses are the backbone of our economy and the cornerstones of our communities.

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Aug 16, 2010

You know, I actually have pollsters, so I know when things aren't popular.

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Aug 16, 2010

I believe we can work together to get this done for the folks standing beside me and for small businesses.

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Aug 16, 2010

Now is not the time to reverse course and go back to the things that got us into this mess in the first place.

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Aug 16, 2010

This memorandum is intended to improve the internal management of the executive branch and is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the…

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Aug 16, 2010

The fact that, as the Vice President said, politics has broken out in Iraq is a good thing.

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Aug 16, 2010

But the President is going to continue to do things that are in the best interest of the United States.

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