This bill will create new businesses, new industries, and millions of new jobs.
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 call on all political and social actors in Honduras to respect democratic norms, the rule of law, and the tenets of the Inter-American Democratic Charter.
I am deeply concerned by reports coming out of Honduras regarding the detention and expulsion of President Mel Zelaya.
But studies show that once people learn they are infected, they take steps to reduce the risk of transmitting HIV to others.
I have pledged to develop and implement a comprehensive National HIV/AIDS Strategy (NHAS).
One in five Americans currently living with HIV--more than 230,000 people--do not know they have the disease.
Think carefully about the answer for those protesters who have been arrested, beaten and killed.
I think that this legislation that we are seeking to pass indicates enormous progress from where we have been.
But although Washington may not see it yet, there is a spirit of change that's taken hold across this country.
The importance of growth and sound regulatory systems cannot be understated.
By creating a system of clean energy incentives, this bill complements our earlier actions to raise automobile fuel efficiency standards.
We have a continuing set of national security interests that are going to have to be dealt with because the clock is ticking.
The rights of the Iranian people to assemble, to speak freely, to have their voices heard, those are universal aspirations.
This was the moment when we decided to confront America's energy challenge and reclaim America's future.
The American people know that the nation that leads in building a 21st century clean energy economy is the nation that will lead in creating a 21st century global economy.
We have concerns over proliferation, particularly regarding North Korea and Iran.
I think what's absolutely clear is over the course of subsequent days, that Mousavi has shown to have captured the imagination or the spirit of forces within Iran.
I don't take Mr. Ahmadi-nejad's statements seriously about apologies.
The most fundamental function of all governments is to ensure the safety of their citizens and maintain law and order.





