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.
This would be one of the most important steps we can take to create clean energy jobs.
We applaud the actions taken and commitments made by a number of G-20 countries to boost demand and rebalance growth.
The G-20 is now the premier forum for international economic cooperation.
We are on the verge of enacting the most sweeping financial reforms in seventy years.
I'm very much looking forward to visiting Japan and enjoying the hospitality of Prime Minister Kan.
We are building a more resilient financial system that serves the needs of our economies.
The world’s major economies have a special responsibility to prevent and tackle corruption.
The United States has led international efforts to review and support nine comprehensive country strategies.
U.S. financial reform will close these loopholes and create accountable regulation for all firms that pose the most risk to the financial system.
I want to express my pleasure at having the opportunity to meet once again with my good friend, Prime Minister Singh.
Increasing global growth on a sustainable basis is the most important step we can take in improving the lives of all of our citizens, including those in the poorest countries.
These reforms will make clear that banking entities must focus on their customers, and not on proprietary trading or hedge fund or private equity investments.
We see corruption as a core part of the mandate of the G-20 as the premier forum for international economic cooperation.
I think we can make a difference and the coalition can make a difference in them meeting those aspirations.
A strong and durable recovery also requires countries not having an undue advantage.
We look forward to working with you in the months to come, leading up to the visit.
I just want to once again thank the President for his graciousness, his cooperation, and reaffirm the great friendship between our two countries.
It is the right thing to do for our country; it is the right thing to do for Korea.
I think you accurately note the tremendous progress that we've made in improving our relations.
We're still digging ourselves out of an economic crisis that happened largely because there wasn't strong enough oversight on Wall Street.
It is my belief that we have accomplished many things as a consequence of that hard work.





