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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Jun 6, 2010

Even if we are successful in containing some or much of this oil, we are not going to get this problem completely solved until we actually have the relief well completed.

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Jun 6, 2010

Science and technology have long been at the core of America's strength and competitiveness.

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Jun 6, 2010

Health of workers who are out there dealing with this spill is our priority.

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Jun 6, 2010

Meaningful achievement, lasting success, it doesn't happen in an instant.

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Jun 6, 2010

Responsibility for your success is squarely on your shoulders.

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Jun 6, 2010

James R. Clapper, of Virginia, to be Director of National Intelligence, vice Dennis Cutler Blair, resigned.

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Jun 6, 2010

I know that you can do it. After all, you are the Giants, and with the education you've gotten here, there's nothing you can't do.

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Jun 6, 2010

Every child who walks through your schoolhouse doors deserves a quality education.

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Jun 6, 2010

I want you to think for a minute about the extraordinary men and women who've worn our country's uniform.

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Jun 6, 2010

You are the Giants — and with the education you've gotten here, and the chance you have now to continue it, there is nothing that you can't accomplish.

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Jun 6, 2010

As Theodore Roosevelt once put it, I'm asking you to 'do what you can, with what you've got, where you are.'

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Jun 6, 2010

Today we honor some of the best of these teachers and thank them for their dedication.

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Jun 5, 2010

Your actions above and beyond the call of duty have earned the admiration of a grateful nation.

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Jun 4, 2010

I depend on the best available intelligence for daily decisions that I make every day.

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Jun 4, 2010

Intelligence must be collected and analyzed quickly, it must be shared and integrated effectively, and it must be acted upon decisively.

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Jun 4, 2010

I'm going to stand with the people of the Gulf Coast until they are made whole.

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Jun 4, 2010

Timely, accurate intelligence is uniquely important because it is critical to all the others.

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