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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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Jul 18, 2010

Today, with the more full inclusion of the International Lesbian and Gay Human Rights Commission, the United Nations is closer to the ideals on which it was founded and to values of inclusion and equality to which the United States is…

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Jul 18, 2010

But beyond your lucky charms, the sacrifice, the dedication, and the heart that all of you have put into this sport is obvious.

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Jul 18, 2010

Each executive department and agency shall bear its own costs for participating in the POWER Initiative.

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Jul 18, 2010

Congratulations to the Phoenix Mercury on winning your second WNBA title in the last 3 years.

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Jul 17, 2010

We strive to follow his example of what it means to truly give back to our communities, our nations, and our world.

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Jul 17, 2010

We are grateful to continue to be blessed with his extraordinary vision, leadership, and spirit.

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Jul 16, 2010

We can't afford to go back to the same misguided policies that led us into this mess.

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Jul 16, 2010

But too many of our small-business owners and those who aspire to start their own small businesses continue to struggle.

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Jul 15, 2010

I call upon the people of the United States to reaffirm our deep commitment to all those working for human rights and dignity around the globe.

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Jul 15, 2010

The key here right now is for us to make decisions based on science, based on what's best for the people of the Gulf, not based on PR, not based on politics.

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Jul 15, 2010

The main thing that keeps me up at night right now is we lost 8 million jobs.

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Jul 15, 2010

Washington has spent an inordinate amount of time on politics -- who's up, who's down -- and not enough on how are we delivering for the American people.

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Jul 15, 2010

The United States stands with the families and loved ones of those killed and injured, and with the Iranian people, in the face of this injustice.

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Jul 15, 2010

All of these decisions will be based on the science and what's best for the people of the Gulf.

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Jul 15, 2010

The murder of innocent civilians in their place of worship is an intolerable offense, and those who carried it out must be held accountable.

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Jul 15, 2010

If somebody's out of work right now, the only answer that I'm going to have for them is when they get a job.

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Jul 14, 2010

The American consumer will never again be asked to foot the bill for Wall Street's mistakes.

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Jul 14, 2010

I'm told that a couple of days ago when he met behind closed door at the White House with some Democratic senators, he said he felt -- in private he was saying -- he felt that he was gaining some momentum late March, early April after the…

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Jul 14, 2010

With today's vote in the Senate, the United States Congress has now passed a Wall Street reform bill that will bring greater economic security to families and businesses across the country.

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Jul 14, 2010

Government cannot generate the jobs or growth we need by itself.

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Jul 14, 2010

People are traveling to Yemen, getting indoctrinated, and then being sent back to the West.

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Jul 14, 2010

I am proud to nominate these accomplished individuals to represent our nation abroad.

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Jul 14, 2010

We cannot continue to operate using the same rules that got us into this mess.

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