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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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Jul 7, 2016

Notably, ERI does not fund an increase in the number of U.S. troops permanently stationed in Europe.

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Jul 7, 2016

It makes me confident in the future of Polish democracy and the fact that Poland stands and needs to continue stand as an example for democratic practices around the world.

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Jul 7, 2016

Our economies are deeply woven together, with the largest trade and investment relationship in the world.

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Jul 7, 2016

Poland has committed to be a Framework Nation for NATO's Very High Readiness Task Force.

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Jul 7, 2016

There is no possible justification for these kinds of attacks or any violence against law enforcement.

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Jul 7, 2016

The U.S.-European strategic partnership is built on a foundation of shared values and common experience.

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Jul 7, 2016

Everything NATO does is defensive, proportionate, and in line with each ally's international commitments.

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Jul 7, 2016

The A-10s trained at multiple bases across Europe to strengthen interoperability and to demonstrate U.S. commitment to European security.

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Jul 7, 2016

I want to thank Poland for its continued strong support for Ukraine's efforts to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity in the face of Russian aggression.

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Jul 7, 2016

We have a shared interest in maintaining security and prosperity in Europe.

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Jul 7, 2016

Our deterrence and defense aims not to provoke a conflict, but to prevent one.

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Jul 7, 2016

America and Poland must continue to deepen our cooperation as we pursue a cleaner, more sustainable energy future together.

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Jul 7, 2016

Poland has stepped forward as host of interceptor sites for our defense system against ballistic missiles from countries like Iran.

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Jul 7, 2016

The United States views Polish democracy as the foundation of our strong bilateral ties.

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Jul 7, 2016

In the United States, we consider Poland one of our most committed and important allies.

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Jul 7, 2016

The United States and our 27 allies are strongly committed to NATO's three core tasks of collective defense, crisis management, and cooperative security.

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Jul 7, 2016

ERI ensures that all U.S. military services will augment their presence and enhance deterrence in Europe.

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Jul 7, 2016

Our peoples' centuries-long pursuit of liberty and freedom—values that unite us as we strive together to create a Europe whole, free, and at peace.

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Jul 7, 2016

The exercise was designed to train and test the activation of the VJTF, the high-readiness force for first response in an emerging crisis.

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Jul 7, 2016

The United States has taken several steps to assure our allies in Europe and demonstrate our continued commitment to NATO collective defense.

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Jul 6, 2016

This is recognizing that there is a particular burden that is being placed on a group of our fellow citizens.

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Jul 6, 2016

When people say Black Lives Matter that doesn't mean Blue Lives don't matter, it just means all lives matter.

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Jul 6, 2016

There are biases, some conscious and unconscious that have to be rooted out.

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Jul 6, 2016

To be concerned about these issues is not to be against law enforcement.

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