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.
I tell you what, the White House is pretty nice, but there's nothing like being back in the House of Labor.
We'll protect Medicare, so it's a safety net for our seniors that they can count on today, tomorrow, forever.
Empirical studies have shown that investing in high-quality early learning provides several dollars in return for every dollar invested.
Hispanics have played a vital role in the moments and movements that have shaped our country.
We're going to build a stronger America, a more prosperous America, a more secure America.
With China, there's obviously a bunch of issues of mutual concern, like North Korea, for example, and their nuclear ambitions.
I have always been a strong believer in the power of the free market. So I promise you, I did not run for president to bail out banks or intervene in capital markets.
I will never be satisfied while people are out of work and our financial system is weakened. We can be confident that the storms of the past two years are beginning to break.
We ought to set clear rules of the road that promote transparency and accountability.
I think everybody understands the importance of getting North Korea right.
We will not go back to the days of reckless behavior and unchecked excess that was at the heart of this crisis.
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The lack of clear rules in the past meant we had the wrong kind of innovation.
Determine, consistent with section 110(d)(4) of the Act, that provision to these countries’ governments of all programs, projects, or activities of assistance would promote the purposes of the Act or is otherwise in the national interest…
I promise you, I did not run for President to bail out banks or intervene in capital markets.
I am honored to nominate her today to serve on the United States Court of Appeals.
We have had a long and important debate, but now is the time for action.





