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.
Dec 4, 2009
I'm determined to do everything I can to accelerate our progress so we're actually adding jobs again.
Dec 4, 2009
My commitment to you, the American people, is that I will focus every single day on how we can get people back to work.
Dec 3, 2009
The proven expertise and commitment of these individuals will be tremendously valuable to my administration as we work to tackle our nation's many challenges.
Dec 3, 2009
We express our commitment, as a matter of principle, to continue to work together in the spirit of the START Treaty following its expiration.
Dec 2, 2009
They claim they were going to be a transparent White House. Are they now going back on that?
Dec 2, 2009
There's been a tendency on the part of this administration to try to hide behind executive privilege every time there's something a little shaky that's taking place. And I think, you know, the administration would be best served by coming…
Dec 2, 2009
Starting today, every agency and department should know that this administration stands on the side not of those who seek to withhold information, but those who seek to make it known.
Dec 2, 2009
The story of a child born far from home to parents guided only by faith, but who would ultimately spread a message that has endured for more than 2,000 years.
Dec 2, 2009
Our strength has always been saying yes to the rest of the world, inviting ideas and different cultures and commerce.
Dec 2, 2009
And that's why tonight our thoughts and prayers are with the men and women who will be spending this holiday far away from home.
Dec 2, 2009
The single most important thing we could do right now for deficit reduction is to spark strong economic growth.
Dec 2, 2009
We will be thinking of you and praying for you during this holiday season.
Dec 2, 2009
It's very important for us to take steps both legislatively but also on the— in the private sector to improve prevention, improve wellness, bend the cost curve.
Dec 2, 2009
I think everybody agrees that expanding our exports has to be a priority.
Dec 2, 2009
Federal funding is available to State and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work.
Dec 1, 2009
We did not ask for this fight. On September 11, 2001, 19 men hijacked four airplanes and used them to murder nearly 3,000 people.
Dec 1, 2009
Just as we have done in Iraq, we will execute this transition responsibly, taking into account conditions on the ground.
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