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Born on August 4, 1961
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  1. Retweeted
    Sep 8

    If you still don't think the midterms will affect you, is back to spell out just how important they are

    Exclusive With President Obama On Why Midterms Matter
    If you still don't think the midterms will affect you, Barack Obama is back to spell out just how important they are
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  2. Sep 7

    Today I’m at the University of Illinois to deliver a simple message to young people all over the country: You need to vote, because our democracy depends on it. I hope you'll tune in at 11am CT:

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  3. Aug 29

    Yesterday I met with high school students on Chicago’s Southwest side who spent the summer learning to code some pretty cool apps. Michelle and I are proud to support programs that invest in local youth and we’re proud of these young people.

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  4. Aug 26

    Congratulations to Hawaii for winning the Little League World Series! You make America very proud. 🤙🏾

    CHAMPS! 🤙🇺🇸
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  5. Aug 25

    Our statement on the passing of Senator John McCain:

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  6. Aug 16

    Aretha helped define the American experience. In her voice, we could feel our history, all of it and in every shade—our power and our pain, our darkness and our light, our quest for redemption and our hard-won respect. May the Queen of Soul rest in eternal peace.

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  7. Aug 6

    Bobby Kennedy was one of my heroes. He was someone who showed us the power of acting on our ideals, the idea that any of us can be one of the “million different centers of energy and daring” that ultimately combine to change the world for the better.

    We are honored to present with our 2018 Ripple of Hope Award.
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  8. Aug 1

    I’m confident that, together, they’ll strengthen this country we love by restoring opportunity, repairing our alliances and standing in the world, and upholding our fundamental commitment to justice, fairness, responsibility, and the rule of law. But first, they need our votes.

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  9. Aug 1

    Today I’m proud to endorse such a wide and impressive array of Democratic candidates – leaders as diverse, patriotic, and big-hearted as the America they’re running to represent:

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  10. Jul 18

    Mandela Day is about taking action to change the world for the better. In these young people, I see Madiba's example of persistence and hope. They are poised to make this world more peaceful, more prosperous, and more just.

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  11. Jul 13

    This week, I’m traveling to Africa for the first time since I left office – a continent of wonderful diversity, thriving culture, and remarkable stories. As I prepare for this trip, I wanted to share a list of books that I’d recommend for summer reading:

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  12. Retweeted
    Jun 18

    Sometimes truth transcends party.

    I live in a border state. I appreciate the need to enforce and protect our international boundaries, but this zero-tolerance policy is cruel. It is immoral. And it breaks my heart.
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  13. Jun 12

    Congratulations to the ! This fan knows what it’s like to lift that cup – and I’m happy for all the Caps fans who cheer so hard for their team, and for a team that celebrates so hard with its fans.

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  14. Jun 8

    “Low plastic stool, cheap but delicious noodles, cold Hanoi beer.” This is how I’ll remember Tony. He taught us about food — but more importantly, about its ability to bring us together. To make us a little less afraid of the unknown. We’ll miss him.

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  15. Jun 1

    This National Gun Violence Awareness Day, show your commitment to keeping our kids safe from gun violence. Then, for everyone we’ve lost, take action to change our leadership and our laws until they reflect that commitment - no matter how long it takes.

    Today is National Gun Violence Awareness Day, and we're proud to be part of the coalition that's calling for meaningful action from Congress to . Find out how you can take action at .
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  16. May 28

    We can never truly repay the debt we owe our fallen heroes. But we can remember them, honor their sacrifice, and affirm in our own lives those enduring ideals of justice, equality, and opportunity for which generations of Americans have given that last full measure of devotion.

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  17. May 23

    This Center is for the leaders of tomorrow who are ready to step up and build the world as it should be. Michelle and I are grateful to Chicagoans and the Chicago City Council for making it happen.

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  18. May 13

    Happy Mother’s Day to every mom out there, especially the remarkable moms in my life, and my mother-in-law, Marian Robinson.

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  19. May 8

    There are few issues more important to the security of the US than the potential spread of nuclear weapons or the potential for even more destructive war in the Middle East. Today’s decision to put the JCPOA at risk is a serious mistake. My full statement:

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  20. Retweeted
    May 2

    Happy ! So excited to be in Philly to celebrate all the young people making the commitment to higher education.

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