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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Aug 25, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and loved ones of those killed, and we wish a speedy recovery to those injured.

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Aug 25, 2016

We are in close touch with Turkish authorities and reaffirm our commitment to work together with Turkey to confront the evil of terrorism.

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Aug 25, 2016

We also condemn the attack yesterday against the convoy of Republic People's Party chairman Kemal Kilicdaroglu, the leader of Turkey's main opposition party.

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Aug 24, 2016

If Donald Trump can't win college educated whites, that's who she was talking to today, that's why she praised George W. Bush and praised John McCain and praised Bob Dole and quoted Paul Ryan.

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Aug 24, 2016

The good news is that we know how to get people to save for retirement: provide them with access to a workplace savings plan and automatically enroll them in that plan.

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Aug 23, 2016

Today we reaffirm that the United States will continue to stand with the Ukrainian people as they protect their sovereignty and territorial integrity.

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Aug 23, 2016

I offer my deepest condolences on behalf of the American people to the people of Italy following the devastating earthquake.

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Aug 23, 2016

It is now impossible to deny that the Syrian regime has repeatedly used industrial chlorine as a weapon against its own people in violation of the Chemical Weapons Convention and UN Security Council Resolution 2118.

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Aug 23, 2016

What is indisputable, though, is that as AI gets further incorporated, and the society potentially gets wealthier, the link between production and distribution gets further and further attenuated.

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Aug 23, 2016

I think there's no doubt that developing international norms, protocols, and verification mechanisms around cybersecurity generally, and AI in particular, is in its infancy.

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Aug 23, 2016

We have to assume that if a system is perfect, then it's static.

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Aug 22, 2016

I suspect that will be part of the conversation that the President has today.

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Aug 22, 2016

The U.S. commitment to Article 5 of the NATO treaty is ironclad.

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Aug 22, 2016

The safety and livelihood of the people in my state is what matters most.

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Aug 22, 2016

That reflects the spirit of this community and of the country.

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Aug 21, 2016

The 2016-2017 class of Fellows is made up of individuals who have demonstrated a strong commitment to public service and leadership.

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Aug 21, 2016

Selection as a White House Fellow is highly competitive and based on a record of professional achievement, evidence of leadership potential, and a proven commitment to public service.

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Aug 21, 2016

The recipients of this award are integral to ensuring our students are equipped with critical thinking and problem-solving skills that are vital to our Nation's success.

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