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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 5, 2010

The reports about the demise of the special U.S.-Israel relations aren't just premature, they're just flat wrong.

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Jul 5, 2010

Once we emerge from the immediate crisis, the long-term economic gains to communities that have been left behind in the digital age will be immeasurable.

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Jul 5, 2010

Our two countries are working cooperatively together to deal with these issues.

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Jul 5, 2010

The United States is committed to Israel's security, we are committed to that special bond, and we are going to do what's required to back that up, not just with words but with actions.

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Jul 4, 2010

The resilience and resolve demonstrated by the people of Poland in the face of their unprecedented tragedy remains an inspiration to the world.

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Jul 3, 2010

People continue to have confidence in the basic abilities of the government to deliver.

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Jul 3, 2010

It's like that old Rubik's Cube game, and aligning all the sides is difficult, but it's up to the Iraqis to do it.

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Jul 3, 2010

Let us resolve, as citizens, to carry on the improbable experiment that began more than 200 years ago.

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Jul 3, 2010

We've heard from the Iraqis that we've been talking to that there's a strong desire for the United States across the board to remain engaged in Iraq.

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Jul 3, 2010

We call on the Syrian government to meet its responsibilities under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and to end its practice of arbitrary arrests and detention.

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Jul 3, 2010

Let us ensure that our troops always have the support that they need to succeed in the missions we ask of them.

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Jul 3, 2010

Syria should demonstrate its commitment to international legal norms by releasing Maleh, al-Hasani, Abdullah, and other Syrian citizens who have been imprisoned solely for seeking to exercise their right to peaceful free expression and…

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Jul 3, 2010

The effectiveness and competence of the ministries is something that's important.

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Jul 2, 2010

The need for an inclusive government is one that seems to be shared more or less across the board by Iraqis.

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Jul 2, 2010

We have no favorites, we have no candidates that we're either for or against.

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Jul 2, 2010

He's going to underscore to the Iraqis with whom he meets our long-term commitment to Iraq.

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