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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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Nov 23, 2009

The Department of Health and Human Services shall provide funding and administrative support for the Commission to the extent permitted by law and within existing appropriations.

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Nov 23, 2009

This important not just to the United States, but it's important to the world.

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Nov 23, 2009

I think that the United States and India are natural allies not just around counterterrorism issues, but on a whole host of issues.

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Nov 23, 2009

Mr. Prime Minister, as we work to build that future, India is indispensable.

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Nov 23, 2009

One of the things that I think makes us such strong allies is the people-to-people contact.

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Nov 23, 2009

The Commission may examine issues linked to specific technologies.

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Nov 22, 2009

History tells us, truth has a life of its own once it's told.

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Nov 22, 2009

A belief that in this world there is right and there is wrong, and it is our job to build our laws and our lives around recognizing the difference.

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Nov 22, 2009

We cannot sit back and be satisfied, given the extraordinarily high unemployment levels that we've seen.

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Nov 22, 2009

If we could just increase our exports by 5 percent into that region, that would mean hundreds of thousands of well paying jobs.

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Nov 22, 2009

That so many women have decided to risk and endure so much is in many ways a testament to the extraordinary example of tonight's honoree.

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Nov 19, 2009

Mary Sally Matiella, of Arizona, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Army, vice Nelson M. Ford.

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Nov 19, 2009

Sharon Y. Bowen, of New York, to be a Director of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation for a term expiring December 31, 2012, vice Todd S. Farha.

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Nov 19, 2009

American families are the foundation on which our Nation is built.

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Nov 19, 2009

This bill provides the necessary health reforms that the Administration seeks - affordable, quality care within reach for the tens of millions of Americans who do not have it today.

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Nov 19, 2009

Solomon B. Watson IV, of New York, to be General Counsel of the Department of the Army, vice Benedict S. Cohen, resigned.

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Nov 19, 2009

Efforts to reduce improper payments under this order must protect access to Federal programs by their intended beneficiaries.

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Nov 18, 2009

It's a great honor to be making my first trip to the Republic of Korea as President of the United States.

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Nov 18, 2009

I commend the House of Representatives for taking action to protect the care and physician choice that Medicare beneficiaries and TRICARE patients have earned.

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Nov 17, 2009

I continue to hold out the prospect that they may decide to walk through this door. I hope they do.

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Nov 17, 2009

We weren't going to duplicate what has happened with North Korea in which talks just continue forever without any actual resolution to the issue.

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Nov 17, 2009

I think it's important to understand, and I shared this with President Lee, that American companies and workers are very confident in our ability to compete.

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Nov 17, 2009

That the dual track approach requires Iran to get a clear message. That when it fails to take advantage of these opportunities, that in fact, it is not making itself more secure; it's making itself less secure.

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