“I think we can all unequivocally say in 2026, football is not going anywhere.”
“When giant corporations and Wall Street investors buy up all the fire truck manufacturers, it’s a threat to public safety.”
“I want to stop the spread. They are picking homes like you, and I pick tomatoes in the grocery store.”
“It is imperative that FEMA helps communities quickly respond to wildfires and increase their resilience to future wildfire disasters”
“They are picking houses the way you pick tomatoes at the grocery store.”
“Protecting and defending innocent life is and remains important to our Legislature, governor, attorney general and citizens.”

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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Dec 1, 2016

The U.N. is a critical partner in almost everything that we do.

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Dec 1, 2016

We believe, to make sure that the U.N. operates efficiently, that money is well spent.

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Nov 30, 2016

The federal share for Public Assistance has been increased to 90 percent of the total eligible costs.

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Nov 29, 2016

The Affordable Care Act created the largest expansion of mental health and substance use disorder coverage in a generation.

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Nov 29, 2016

I express my deepest condolences for the lives lost in the fire.

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Nov 29, 2016

No one can be denied coverage for pre-existing conditions like HIV.

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Nov 29, 2016

A future where no individual has to suffer from HIV/AIDS is within our reach.

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Nov 29, 2016

It has been the risk-takers, the doers, the makers of things—some celebrated, but more often men and women obscure in their labor—who have carried us up the long rugged path towards prosperity and freedom.

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Nov 29, 2016

By shining a light on this issue and educating more communities about the importance of testing and treatment, we have saved and improved lives.

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Nov 29, 2016

Addressing the prescription opioid and heroin epidemic is a priority for my Administration.

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Nov 29, 2016

Our work is not yet done and the urgency to intervene in this epidemic is critical.

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