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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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May 2, 2010

More media workers were killed for their work last year than any year in recent history.

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May 2, 2010

I am continuing for 1 year the national emergency declared with respect to certain actions of the Government of Syria.

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May 2, 2010

I have no greater honor and no greater responsibility than serving as your Commander in Chief.

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May 2, 2010

In short, do we seek a 21st century of more nuclear weapons or a world without them?

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May 2, 2010

World Press Freedom Day is observed every year on May 3 to remind us of the critical importance of this core freedom.

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May 2, 2010

The United States is committed to this goal and will pursue a new framework for civil nuclear cooperation that permits nations that uphold their responsibilities to enjoy the peaceful uses of the atom.

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May 2, 2010

A trial of the alleged perpetrator is scheduled to begin this summer.

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May 2, 2010

In the end, it's the willingness to put others above yourselves that sets this team and all the service academies apart.

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May 2, 2010

BP will be held accountable for the costs associated with this tragic event.

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May 2, 2010

We have come together to answer a simple question with consequences for us all: will we uphold the rights and responsibilities of all nations in order to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons?

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May 2, 2010

On World Press Freedom Day, we honor those who carry out these vital tasks despite the many challenges and threats they face.

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May 2, 2010

Syrian actions will determine whether this national emergency is renewed or terminated in the future.

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May 2, 2010

Congratulations on winning your seventh straight Commander in Chief's Trophy.

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May 2, 2010

I have determined that it is necessary to continue in effect the national emergency declared with respect to this threat and to maintain in force the sanctions to address this national emergency.

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May 2, 2010

History shows that nations that pursue this path find greater security and opportunity as an integrated member of the international community.

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May 2, 2010

It is a day for us to sound the alarm about restrictions on the media.

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May 1, 2010

We expect nothing less than every effort that they have to stop this leak as quickly as possible.

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May 1, 2010

I think the President -- the President has asked this team since the beginning of this incident to do everything humanly possible as aggressively as we can, to manage and deal with this emergency.

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May 1, 2010

He welcomed the ambitious reform program announced by the Greek authorities.

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May 1, 2010

We're going to do everything in our power to protect our natural resources.

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