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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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Jun 28, 2010

Not only will completion of the financial regulatory reform bill provide some certainty to the markets about how we are going to prevent a crisis like this from happening again, but it also ensures that consumers are going to be protected…

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Jun 28, 2010

I urge the Senators to come together based on that foundation.

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Jun 28, 2010

There was agreement on the sense of urgency required to move forward with legislation.

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Jun 27, 2010

We're closing the loophole that has allowed some oil companies to bypass critical environmental reviews.

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Jun 27, 2010

We're also closing the loophole that has allowed some oil companies to bypass critical environmental reviews.

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Jun 27, 2010

I want to see a bipartisan process based on the proposal presented in the Senate.

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Jun 27, 2010

He had the courage to stand firm in his principles, but also the courage to change over time.

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Jun 27, 2010

The United States calls on all nations to share its commitment to act responsibly in space to help prevent mishaps, misperceptions, and mistrust.

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Jun 27, 2010

I will do my best to consider every case impartially, modestly, with commitment to principle, and in accordance with law.

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Jun 27, 2010

Freed up spectrum will foster job creation, innovation and growth.

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Jun 27, 2010

He was born into wrenching poverty, but educated himself to become an authoritative scholar, respected leader, and unparalleled champion of our Constitution.

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Jun 27, 2010

The rule of law does is nothing less than to secure for each of us what our Constitution calls 'the blessings of liberty'

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Jun 27, 2010

My Administration will continue to work with Congress to act at the earliest possible opportunity.

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Jun 27, 2010

I will listen hard, to every party before the Court and to each of my colleagues.

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Jun 26, 2010

The bill puts the U.S. at the forefront of global financial reform.

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Jun 26, 2010

We are committed to taking concerted actions to sustain the recovery, create jobs and to achieve stronger, more sustainable and more balanced growth.

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Jun 26, 2010

U.S. financial reform will ban abusive practices in the mortgage markets.

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Jun 26, 2010

We stand united with the people of Haiti and are providing much-needed reconstruction assistance.

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Jun 26, 2010

This will reduce the adverse effects of the failure of any single firm and prevent the further concentration of our financial system.

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Jun 26, 2010

People listen when the Prime Minister speaks, particularly because of his deep knowledge of economic issues.

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Jun 26, 2010

U.S. financial reform will give shareholders a vote on the compensation of senior executives at the companies they own.

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Jun 26, 2010

Those of us who have associated with the Copenhagen Accord reaffirm our support for it and its implementation.

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Jun 26, 2010

U.S. financial reform will require advisers to hedge funds to register with the SEC for the first time, bringing transparency and oversight to these unregulated financial firms.

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