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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 6, 2010

Taking walks is something I miss most about my life before the Presidency.

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Jul 6, 2010

Our businesses are hiring again, but there are still five unemployed workers for each job opening.

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Jul 6, 2010

The bill addresses longstanding challenges in the food safety and defense system by promoting a prevention-oriented approach to the safety of our food supply.

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Jul 6, 2010

These recess appointments will allow three extremely qualified candidates to get to work on behalf of the American people right away.

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Jul 6, 2010

The bottom line is this: For a long time we were trapped, I think, in a false political debate in this country.

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Jul 6, 2010

Boosting America's exports strengthens our economic growth and supports millions of good, high-paying American jobs.

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Jul 6, 2010

The Israeli people are going to have to overcome legitimate skepticism, more-than-legitimate fears, in order to get a change.

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Jul 6, 2010

My outreach to the Muslim community is designed precisely to reduce the antagonism and the dangers posed by a hostile Muslim world to Israel and to the West.

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Jul 6, 2010

We thrive on competition — and we are as uniquely positioned as ever to compete with anyone in the world.

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Jul 6, 2010

It's unfortunate that at a time when our nation is facing enormous challenges, many in Congress have decided to delay critical nominations for political purposes.

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Jul 6, 2010

You have to make a decision on what you think is right, and then let history judge how you did.

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Jul 6, 2010

This bipartisan bill would complement the work already undertaken by the Food Safety Working Group.

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Jul 6, 2010

We probably won't have a better opportunity than we have right now.

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Jul 6, 2010

Today the seed money we provided has helped leverage substantial private investment.

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Jul 5, 2010

We intend to continue to put pressure on Iran to meet its international obligations and to cease the kinds of provocative behavior that has made it a threat to its neighbors and the international community.

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Jul 5, 2010

I think it is also important to recognize that the Arab States have to be supportive of peace.

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