Sep 4, 2009
If you work hard and meet your responsibilities, this country is going to honor our collective responsibility to you, to ensure that you can save and secure your retirement.
Barack Obama
The Public Record
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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Sep 4, 2009
We're putting Americans back to work doing the work America needs done, and mostly in private sector jobs.
Sep 4, 2009
Yesterday we received a report showing that job losses have slowed dramatically compared to just a few months ago.
Sep 4, 2009
This is a difficult time for our country, but I am confident that we can meet the challenges we face and leave behind something better.
Sep 3, 2009
Unfortunately, nearly 30 percent of U.S. high school students aren't making it to graduation.
Sep 3, 2009
Preparedness is an essential element of a resilient and secure Nation.
Sep 3, 2009
I urge all Americans to take time to prepare an emergency supply kit and a family emergency plan.
Sep 1, 2009
To pull the plug now I think would bring -- I think the president would get clobbered from a lot of people to his right, and the U.S. military would be really, really angry at him if he pulled the plug at this point.
Sep 1, 2009
My Administration is actively responding to H1N1 and has appropriately utilized the emergency appropriations that Congress provided for development and procurement of 2009-H1N1 vaccine.
Sep 1, 2009
To further enhance our Nation's capability to respond to the potential spread of this outbreak, I hereby designate an additional $2.716 billion to support the Departments of Agriculture, Defense, Health and Human Services, State, and…
Sep 1, 2009
There continues to be much uncertainty about the severity of the outbreak this fall during the northern hemisphere flu season.
Aug 31, 2009
On this occasion, we celebrate the holy month of Ramadan, and we also celebrate how much Muslims have enriched America and its culture.
Aug 31, 2009
These brave Americans are joined in death, as they were in life, by a common commitment to their country and the values that we hold dear.
Aug 31, 2009
American Muslims are successful in business and entertainment, in the arts and athletics, in science and in medicine.
Aug 31, 2009
That is why I am so pleased that we are joined tonight not only by so many outstanding Muslim Americans and representatives of the diplomatic corps, but people of many faiths.
Aug 31, 2009
On behalf of the people of the United States, I join my voice with those commemorating this anniversary; in expressing our admiration and gratitude to all those who have stood for freedom, hope, and the strength of the human spirit over…
Aug 31, 2009
Together, we have a responsibility to foster engagement grounded in mutual interest and mutual respect.
Aug 31, 2009
Rabbi Nathan Diament, Director, Institute for Public Affairs, Orthodox Union will be in attendance.
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