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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Jan 19, 2010

For now is not a time for partisanship, it's a time for citizenship--a time to come together and work together with the seriousness of purpose that our National security demands.

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Jan 19, 2010

Our response to the incident has to be swift but also thoughtful.

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Jan 19, 2010

Instead of giving in to cynicism and division, let's move forward with the confidence and optimism and unity that define us as a people.

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Jan 19, 2010

The United States supports a unified, stable, democratic and prosperous Yemen.

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Jan 19, 2010

Well, here's one thing I know, and I just want to make sure that this is off the table. The Senate certainly shouldn't try to jam anything through until Scott Brown is seated. The people of Massachusetts spoke. He's got to be part of that…

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Jan 19, 2010

Look, we have missed some things. We have dropped the ball. We have to tighten this ship.

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Jan 19, 2010

He has been president for a year now, why is the unemployment rate going up? His foreclosure program doesn't seem to be working for me. Is all of that fair? Maybe not. But when you're the President of the United States, you get the blame.

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Jan 14, 2010

The entire world stands with the Government and the people of Haiti.

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Jan 14, 2010

He said, 'From the bottom of my heart and on behalf of the people of Haiti, thank you, thank you, thank you.'

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Jan 13, 2010

I want to speak directly to the people of Haiti. Few in the world have endured the hardships that you have known. Long before this tragedy daily life itself was often a bitter struggle. And after suffering so much for so long to face this…

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Jan 13, 2010

This represents the biggest step towards deficit reduction in years.

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Jan 13, 2010

Many of these folks will tell you that their kids have better technology in their backpacks...than they have at the desks at their work.

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Jan 13, 2010

My commitment is to recover every single dime the American people are owed.

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Jan 11, 2010

He wants to make sure that taxpayers are made whole on the help that they gave to the banking industry to get them to come out of the crisis.

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Jan 11, 2010

We stand with folks who are fighting for their universal rights in Iran and around the world and we'll continue to.

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Jan 10, 2010

You know what, I understand your list, I know that your husband can be a problem but I need you.

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Jan 10, 2010

This is a good man who has always been on the right side of history and for him to have used some inartful language in trying to praise me and for people to try to make hay out of that makes absolutely no sense.

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Jan 10, 2010

The Council of Governors will provide an invaluable Senior Administration forum for exchanging views with State and local officials.

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