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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 14, 2009

The final bill won't include everything that everybody wants. No bill can do that.

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Dec 14, 2009

Energy efficiency is a perfect example of how this can be a win-win.

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Dec 14, 2009

It is deficit neutral, it bends the cost curve, it covers 30 million Americans who don't have health insurance.

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Dec 14, 2009

This plan will strengthen Medicare and extend the life of that program.

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Dec 14, 2009

The stakes are enormous for families who can't pay their medical bills, or see a doctor when they need to, or get the treatment they need.

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Dec 14, 2009

The Attorney General shall acquire and activate the TCC as a United States Penitentiary.

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Dec 14, 2009

He emphasized his desire to reach a pragmatic solution that encompasses action by all countries.

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Dec 14, 2009

I encourage all Americans to observe this solemn day of remembrance with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

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Dec 14, 2009

On this anniversary, we reflect on the enduring commitment of our Armed Forces in defending our liberty, as inspiring today as it was in 1944.

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Dec 14, 2009

I am absolutely confident that if the American people know what's in this bill and if the Senate knows what's in this bill that this is going to pass, because it's right for America.

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Dec 14, 2009

The Secretary of Defense shall prepare the TCC for secure housing of detainees currently held at the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base.

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Dec 14, 2009

If we don't get this done, your premiums are guaranteed to go up.

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Dec 14, 2009

No longer will these companies be able to deny you coverage if you have a preexisting illness or condition.

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Dec 14, 2009

Every day that goes by, another 14,000 Americans lose their health care coverage.

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Dec 14, 2009

We are on the precipice of an achievement that's eluded Congresses and Presidents for generations.

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Dec 14, 2009

The CBO has said that this is a deficit reduction, not a deficit increase.

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Dec 13, 2009

My main message in today's meeting was very simple: that America's banks received extraordinary assistance from American taxpayers to rebuild their industry and now that they're back on their feet we expect an inordinate -- extraordinary…

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Dec 13, 2009

We have inherited the biggest set of challenges of any president since Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

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Dec 13, 2009

My main message in today's message was very simple, that America's banks received extraordinary assistance from American taxpayers to rebuild their industry and now that they're back on their feet, we expect an extraordinary commitment…

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Dec 13, 2009

I did not run for office to be helping out a bunch of, you know, fat cat bankers on Wall Street.

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Dec 13, 2009

Lebanon is a critical country in a critical region, and we want to do everything that we can to encourage a strong, independent, and democratic Lebanon.

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Dec 13, 2009

America's banks received extraordinary assistance from American taxpayers to rebuild their industry.

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