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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May 26, 2010

I am grateful they have chosen to take on these new roles, and I look forward to working with them in the coming months and years.

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May 25, 2010

His level of frustration is very high and that every moment that that hole is not plugged the President has a deep level of concern.

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May 25, 2010

He's not going to make a bill bipartisan at the cost of making it weaker for the American people.

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May 25, 2010

We can't have an economy that's just built on maxing out on credit cards and home equity loans.

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May 25, 2010

Drug courts are a key element of a holistic approach for reducing the drug abuse and its consequences in the Nation.

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May 25, 2010

He's going to keep talking to Republicans because he thinks that no one party has a monopoly on good ideas.

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May 25, 2010

The true engine of economic growth will always be companies like Solyndra.

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May 25, 2010

We end up getting caught up in the moment instead of what is important for the future.

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May 25, 2010

Bipartisanship isn't just making deals for the sake of making deals so you can call something bipartisanship.

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May 25, 2010

I'm not prepared to cede American leadership in this industry.

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May 25, 2010

Nominations sent to the Senate: Mark Charles Storella, of Maryland, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of…

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May 25, 2010

We are poised to generate countless new jobs, good-paying, middle class jobs right here in the United States of America.

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May 25, 2010

Nominations sent to the Senate: Matthew J. Bryza, of Illinois, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of…

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May 25, 2010

Drug courts provide a critical service to our Nation's families and communities by offering viable treatment options for individuals struggling with substance abuse, while reducing the burden on the Nation's courts, jails, and prisons.

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May 24, 2010

We commend the people of Ethiopia for their civic participation.

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May 24, 2010

I express my support for a strong, integrated Europe capable of advancing our shared interests around the world.

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May 24, 2010

This has been as tough a year and a half as any year and a half in our history since the 1930s

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May 24, 2010

We are going to, over time, transition to ourselves, and we will become more energy efficient.

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May 24, 2010

That's the kind of politics that's going to create a better future for the Nation

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