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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Dec 9, 2009

True peace is not just freedom from fear, but freedom from want.

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Dec 9, 2009

Clear eyed, we can understand that there will be war and still strive for peace.

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Dec 9, 2009

Starting in July 2011, we will begin that transition, that transfer of responsibility.

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Dec 9, 2009

Our actions matter and can bend history in the direction of justice.

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Dec 9, 2009

The belief that peace is desirable is rarely enough to achieve it.

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Dec 9, 2009

And for that, I am grateful not only to the current committee but past committee members who I know are here.

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Dec 9, 2009

My task here is to continue on the path that, I believe, is not only important for America, but important for lasting peace and security in the world.

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Dec 9, 2009

The goal has been to advance America's interests, to strengthen our economy at home, and to make ourselves a continuing force for good in the world.

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Dec 9, 2009

Each of us in our own lives can do our part in order to make a more just and lasting peace.

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Dec 8, 2009

We must take every responsible step to accelerate job creation and get the biggest bang for the buck.

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Dec 8, 2009

I'm not going to rest until every American who's looking for work can find a job.

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Dec 8, 2009

Donald E. Booth, of Virginia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.

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Dec 8, 2009

We will never waver in our pursuit of the rights, dignity, and security of every human being.

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Dec 8, 2009

These steps include elimination of the capital gains taxes on small-business investment along with an extension of writeoffs to encourage expansion in the coming year.

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Dec 8, 2009

The depth of experience these individuals bring to their roles will be valuable to my administration as we work to bring about real change for the American people.

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Dec 8, 2009

A nonadversarial forum for managers, employees, and employees' union representatives to discuss Government operations will promote satisfactory labor relations and improve the productivity and effectiveness of the Federal Government.

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Dec 8, 2009

Today, millions of Americans still have difficulty accessing primary health care, and many of them are uninsured.

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Dec 8, 2009

Human Rights Day, Bill of Rights Day, and Human Rights Week must be our call to action.

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