Political Quotes

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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Aug 2, 2016

America is going to keep standing with activists like Geline Fuko of Tanzania.

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Aug 2, 2016

I stand here as the President of the United States and the son of an African.

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Aug 2, 2016

Today, the President made grants of commutation of sentences to 214 individuals.

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Aug 2, 2016

I hereby delegate to you the functions and authorities vested in the President by section 4 and section 7 of the Electrify Africa Act of 2015.

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Aug 1, 2016

I think the Republican nominee is unfit to serve as president. I said so last week and he keeps on proving it. The notion that he would attack a gold-star family that had made such extraordinary sacrifices on behalf of our country. The…

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Aug 1, 2016

As commander-in-chief I'm pretty tired of some folk's trash talking America's military and troops.

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Aug 1, 2016

The answer cannot be to back away from trade and the global economy.

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Aug 1, 2016

As President, I've rebalanced American foreign policy so that we're playing a larger and long-term role in the Asia-Pacific.

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Aug 1, 2016

I have been fortunate to work with the Prime Minister throughout my Presidency.

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Aug 1, 2016

I welcome Singapore's interest in purchasing the F-35 aircraft.

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Aug 1, 2016

As two nations on the forefront of digital innovation, we recognize the growing threats of cyber attacks.

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Aug 1, 2016

I'll note that I had a chance to meet one of those young Singaporean leaders at a YSEALI summit in Kuala Lumpur last year.

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Aug 1, 2016

To Prime Minister and Mrs. Lee, and to the friendship and partnership between our peoples, let's continue to build something special together.

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Jul 31, 2016

And I know we can, because over the past 8 years, I've seen the spirit of America.

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Jul 31, 2016

No war should ever be forgotten and no veteran should ever be overlooked.

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Jul 27, 2016

Continuing to increase battlefield pressure on ISIL and other terrorist groups

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Jul 26, 2016

It's not about dividing America. It's about whether we come together as a people.

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Jul 26, 2016

This is a more fundamental choice: about who we are as a people, and whether we stay true to this great American experiment in self-government.

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Jul 26, 2016

If you want someone with a lifelong track record of fighting for higher wages and better benefits and a fairer Tax Code, then you should vote for Hillary Clinton.

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Jul 26, 2016

You are the best organizers on the planet, and I am so proud of all the change that you made possible.

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Jul 25, 2016

Malicious cyber activity poses a serious threat to the national and economic security of the United States.

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