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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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Oct 19, 2009

I congratulate the Afghan people on the patience and resilience they have shown throughout this long election process.

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Oct 19, 2009

It is now vital that all elements of Afghan society continue to come together to advance democracy, peace, and justice.

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Oct 19, 2009

Alpha Troop could have simply evacuated their comrades and left that enemy bunker for another day.

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Oct 19, 2009

This is an important step forward in ensuring a credible process for the Afghan people which results in a Government that reflects their will.

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Oct 19, 2009

We will have our combat troops out of Iraq by August of next year and all of our troops out of Iraq by 2011.

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Oct 19, 2009

It is extraordinary that they were able to overcome threats and violence to express their democratic right to choose their leader.

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Oct 19, 2009

The situation in or in relation to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which has been marked by widespread violence and atrocities that continue to threaten regional stability, continues to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the…

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Oct 19, 2009

I welcome President Karzai's statement today accepting the independent electoral commission's certification of the August 20 election results.

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Oct 18, 2009

Today my administration is releasing a comprehensive strategy to confront the serious and urgent situation in Sudan.

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Oct 18, 2009

I urge the Governors of the 50 States, and the officials of all other areas under the flag of the United States to observe United Nations Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

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Oct 18, 2009

After so much suffering, they deserve a future that allows them to live with greater dignity, security, and opportunity.

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Oct 18, 2009

We must seek a definitive end to conflict, gross human rights abuses, and genocide in Darfur.

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Oct 18, 2009

The leadership they exert over the next 20 years can change the world.

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Oct 18, 2009

Our conscience and our interests in peace and security call upon the United States and the international community to act with a sense of urgency and purpose.

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Oct 18, 2009

The United States is thinking about the region less in terms of what we can do for central Europe, and more in terms of what we can do with central Europe.

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