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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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Jul 25, 2024

We will elect Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. And we will leave no doubt about what this country we love stands for. Let's get to work, Florida.

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Jul 25, 2024

My friend, a real leader, the next president of the United States of America, Joe Biden.

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Jun 18, 2024

It is because of Giants like Willie that someone like me could even think about running for president.

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Mar 30, 2024

It's not just the negative case against the presumptive nominee on the other side, it's the positive case for somebody who's done an outstanding job in the presidency.

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Mar 27, 2024

Biden could lose to Trump, and it's all hands on deck to stop it.

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Feb 10, 2024

At some point you need to see them take advantage, or else it doesn't really matter.

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Jan 6, 2024

Oh, well, look, there is no doubt that we have to do well in Iowa.

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Jan 6, 2024

If we do not do well in Iowa, and New Hampshire, and South Carolina – the race is over.

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Oct 25, 2023

If you engage in an unethical practice, if you cover up a serious problem, you should be fired, period. It should not be that difficult.

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Oct 25, 2023

If you engage in an unethical practice, if you cover up a serious problem, you should be fired, period. It should not be that difficult.

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Oct 24, 2023

If you engage in an unethical practice, if you cover up a serious problem, you should be fired, period. It should not be that difficult.

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Oct 18, 2023

It's not just the iconic mountains and parks that we protect. It's the forests where generations of families have hiked and picnicked and connected with nature.

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Oct 7, 2023

These are further reminders that we will help to preserve Israel's qualitative military edge. So Israel can defend itself by itself against any threat.

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Jun 14, 2023

And so if a Republican who may even be sincere in saying I want us all to live together doesn't have a plan for how do we address crippling generational poverty, that is a consequence of hundreds of years of racism in this society and we…

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Jun 14, 2023

I am dismissive of people who try to trot out woke, because women in the workplace don't want to be sexually harassed.

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Jun 13, 2023

One of the challenges of a democratic government is making sure that even in the midst of emergencies and passions, we make sure that the rule of law . . . prevail.

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Dec 24, 2022

You can't defeat ISIS with air strikes alone.

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Dec 24, 2022

We don't have the resources. It puts enormous strains on our military. And at some point, we leave. And then things blow up again.

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Dec 24, 2022

But you also cannot, over the long term or even the medium term, deal with this problem by having the United States serially occupy various countries all around the Middle East.

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Dec 7, 2022

Grateful for the long-overdue release of Brittney Griner today from Russian custody. Kudos to POTUS and his administration for the difficult diplomatic work involved to make it happen. We're looking forward to having Brittney back home.

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Dec 1, 2022

As far as I'm concerned, he can be anything he wants to be, except for a United States Senator.

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Nov 30, 2022

I did not think he had either the competence, the character, and the track record of service that would justify him representing Georgia in the United States Senate.

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Nov 30, 2022

I know a lot of folks have been voting early over the last few days. That is a good thing. That is an encouraging thing. But -- you knew there was a but -- plenty of folks haven't voted yet.

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Nov 30, 2022

Since the last time I was here, Mr. Walker has been talking about issues that are of great importance to the people of Georgia. Like whether it's better to be a vampire or a werewolf!

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