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“Let us remember that we can do these things not just because of wealth or power, but because of who we are: one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”

Quote by Barack Obama

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Barack Obama, born on August 4, 1961, served as the 44th President of the United States from 2009 to 2017. He is the first African American to hold the office. Obama's presidency was marked by significant achievements, including the Affordable Care Act and the normalization of relations with Cuba. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009. more

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Source: Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton, 1998

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Book:Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton, 1995

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Book:All the Best, George Bush: My Life in Letters and Other Writings

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