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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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Apr 14, 2010

Today's bipartisan committee vote is an important step forward in our effort to create jobs, save consumers money, and increase energy efficiency.

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Apr 13, 2010

Sanctions are not a magic wand. What sanctions do accomplish is hopefully to change the calculus of a country like Iran, so they see there are more cost and fewer benefits to pursuing a nuclear weapons program.

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Apr 13, 2010

For their diligence and relentless pursuit of justice, I have named these seven distinguished individuals to serve as U.S. Attorneys.

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Apr 12, 2010

The plan to utilize the commercial space industry for low earth orbit missions has the potential to save the American taxpayer money.

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Apr 11, 2010

The Republicans have no formula to regaining power in 2012 without those two states.

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Apr 8, 2010

In a democracy, powerful interests must not be allowed to drown out the voices of ordinary citizens.

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Apr 8, 2010

The last I checked, Sarah Palin is not much of an expert on nuclear issues.

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Apr 8, 2010

While we cannot replace Justice Stevens' experience or wisdom, I will seek someone in the coming weeks with similar -- similar qualities. It will also be someone who, like Justice Stevens knows that in a democracy powerful interests must…

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Apr 8, 2010

The last time he checked Sarah Palin is not much of an expert on nuclear issues. If the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff are comfortable with it, I'm probably going to take my advice from them and not from…

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Apr 7, 2010

An important milestone for nuclear security and nonproliferation, and for United States-Russia relations

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Apr 7, 2010

The Treaty will set the stage for further cuts. And going forward, we hope to pursue discussion with Russia on reducing both our strategic and tactical weapons, including non-deployed weapons.

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Apr 4, 2010

We owe them more than prayers. We owe them action. We owe them accountability. We owe them an assurance that when they go to work every day, when they enter that dark mine, they are not alone.

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Mar 30, 2010

The only way this transition will succeed is if it strengthens our economy in the short term and the long run. To fail to recognize this reality would be a mistake.

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Mar 30, 2010

Today, we're announcing the expansion of offshore oil and gas exploration. But in ways that balance the need to harness domestic energy resources and the need to protect America's natural resources.

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Mar 30, 2010

We can't simply pretend, as Senator McCain does, that we can drill our way out of our problem.

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Mar 25, 2010

The White House today announced a two-pronged plan to help struggling homeowners.

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Mar 25, 2010

The most comprehensive arms control agreement in nearly two decades.

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Mar 24, 2010

They called the passage of this bill, Armageddon -- Armageddon, end of freedom as we know it.

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Mar 23, 2010

Too many who once wore our Nation's uniform now sleep in our Nation's streets.

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Mar 22, 2010

Those of us who manage the public's dollars will be held to account to spend wisely, reform bad habits, and do our business in the light of day, because only then can we restore the vital trust between a people and their government.

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