Dec 20, 2009
We need a Government that's more efficient, that's more effective, and far more fiscally responsible.
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 18, 2009
Simply put, the protections currently included in both the health insurance reform bill passed by the House and the version currently on the Senate floor would represent the toughest measures we've ever taken to hold the insurance industry…
Dec 18, 2009
We're going to have to build on the momentum that we established in Copenhagen.
Dec 18, 2009
There is a clear majority in the Senate that's willing to stand up to the insurance lobby and embrace lasting health insurance reforms that have eluded us for generations.
Dec 18, 2009
Let's deliver on the promise of health insurance reforms that will make our people healthier, our economy stronger, and our future more secure.
Dec 17, 2009
Today, we have made meaningful and unprecedented -- made a meaningful and unprecedented breakthrough here in Copenhagen. For the first time in history, all major economies have come together to accept their responsibility to take action to…
Dec 17, 2009
And today we've made meaningful and unprecedented -- made a meaningful and unprecedented breakthrough here in Copenhagen.
Dec 17, 2009
Climate change threatens us all; therefore, we must bridge old divides and build new partnerships to meet this great challenge of our time.
Dec 17, 2009
It is a time for family and community as people gather to bring good luck for the New Year.
Dec 17, 2009
Our hope is that by investing in clean energy, in research, in development, in innovation, we are going to be in a position to solve this problem.
Dec 17, 2009
I want to make sure that whatever it is that we promise we can actually deliver on.
Dec 17, 2009
I want to make sure that we would have something to agree on that wasn't just them agreeing to agree.
Dec 17, 2009
Today we've made meaningful and unprecedented breakthrough here in Copenhagen.
Dec 17, 2009
That is why I believe what we have achieved in Copenhagen will not be the end but rather the beginning.
Dec 17, 2009
If America leads in developing clean energy, we will lead in growing our economy.
Dec 17, 2009
A photograph of the President's bilateral meeting with Premier Wen Jiabao can be viewed HERE.
Dec 17, 2009
The most important thing I think we can do at this point is to build some trust between the developing and the developed countries.
Dec 17, 2009
I don't want to mess around with this anymore, I want to just talk with Premier Wen.
Dec 17, 2009
Michelle and I extend our warmest wishes to those who are celebrating the Hmong New Year.
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