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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.
With respect to the military, I've always said that we do not rule out any options when it comes to U.S. security interests. But I will also re-emphasize that my preferred course of action is to resolve this in a diplomatic fashion. It's…
The world must stand together and demonstrate that international law is not an empty promise.
Democracy cannot be imposed on any nation from the outside. Each society must search for its own path, and no path is perfect.
I took office at a time when many around the world had come to view America with skepticism and distrust. A part of this was due to misperceptions and misinformation about my country. Part of this was due to opposition to specific policies…
For these are the nations that are already living with the unfolding effects of a warming planet--famine and drought; disappearing coastal villages and the conflict that arises from scarce resources. Their future is no longer a choice…
Failure to act now would bring -- quote -- "irreversible catastrophe."
Are there people out there who don't like me because of race? I'm sure there are.
Now there are people out there who don't like me because of my race I'm sure there are. That's not the overriding issue here. I think there are people who are anti-government, you know.
There's a town in McAllen, Texas, where costs are actually a third higher than they are at Mayo. But the outcomes are worse.
To use only one test when deciding what ideas to support with your precious tax dollars, it's not whether the idea is liberal or conservative; what matters is, does it work?
We the citizens of this country do better when there is choice and competition.
I don't believe malpractice reform is a silver bullet. But I talk to enough doctors to know that defensive medicine may be contributing to unnecessary costs.
I thought that was really inappropriate. You know? I mean, it's like she's getting an award. Why are you butting in? The young lady seems like a perfectly nice person. She's getting her award.
I thought that was really inappropriate, you know? She's getting an award. Why are you butting in? The young lady seems like a perfectly nice person. She's getting her award. What's he doing up there? He's a jackass.
We want to make sure that workers who are already working are able to go back to school.
Some of these schools, we've been doing the same things for years, and they're just not working.
Hispanics bring together the rich traditions of communities with centuries-old roots in America and the energy and drive of recent immigrants.
Those are all parts—part of a foundation for long-term economic growth.
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