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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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Dec 28, 2009

I have signed an executive order entitled, 'Classified National Security Information.'

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Dec 28, 2009

It's essential that we diagnose the problems quickly and deal with them immediately.

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Dec 27, 2009

The American people should remain vigilant, but also be confident.

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Dec 27, 2009

We immediately enhanced screening procedures for all flights, domestic and international. We added federal air marshals to flights entering and leaving the United States.

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Dec 27, 2009

The United States joins with the international community in strongly condemning the violent and unjust suppression of innocent Iranian civilians, which has apparently resulted in detentions, injuries and even death.

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Dec 27, 2009

The American people should remain vigilant but also be confident.

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Dec 27, 2009

We immediately enhanced screening and security procedures for all flights, domestic and international. We added federal air marshals to flights entering and leaving the United States.

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Dec 27, 2009

We will continue to use every element of our national power to disrupt to dismantle and to defeat the violent extremists who threaten us, whether they are from Afghanistan or Pakistan, Yemen or Somalia.

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Dec 27, 2009

It is in this spirit that our family extends our prayers and best wishes during this season and for the new year to come.

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Dec 27, 2009

Michelle and I send warm wishes to all those celebrating Kwanzaa this holiday season.

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Dec 27, 2009

The Kwanzaa message tells us that we should recall the lessons of the past even as we seize the promise of tomorrow.

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Dec 26, 2009

Percy Sutton was a true hero to African Americans in New York City and around the country.

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Dec 26, 2009

His life-long dedication to the fight for civil rights and his career as an entrepreneur and public servant made the rise of countless young African Americans possible.

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Dec 23, 2009

I am honored to nominate them and look forward to their continued service on behalf of the American people.

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Dec 23, 2009

This bill will strengthen Medicare and extend the life of the program.

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Dec 23, 2009

Assured Mr. Turner that I will continue to work to pass health legislation to ban rescission and other abusive practices.

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Dec 23, 2009

Stories like his motivate me every day to keep working on health insurance reform.

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Dec 23, 2009

This health care reform has the major elements that the President wanted to make sure that it has.

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Dec 23, 2009

These men and women have not only the legal experience and aptitude, but the commitment to public service to make exemplary United States Attorneys.

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Dec 23, 2009

Let's make 2010 the year we finally reform health care in the United States of America.

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Dec 23, 2009

It's the difference reform will make in the lives of the American people.

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Dec 23, 2009

In a historic vote that took place this morning, Members of the Senate joined their colleagues in the House of Representatives to pass a landmark health insurance reform package.

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Dec 23, 2009

I thank them for their continued willingness to serve and know that they will dispense justice with unwavering integrity and impartiality.

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Dec 23, 2009

Gloria M. Navarro, of Nevada, to be United States District Judge for the District of Nevada, vice Brian Edward Sandoval, resigned.

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Dec 23, 2009

Timothy S. Black, of Ohio, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio, vice Sandra S. Beckwith, retired.

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