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- Barack Obama is the 44th President of the United States
- Began his U.S. Senate career in 2005
- Political party: Democrat
- Won the presidential election in2008
- Sworn in as president on January 20, 2009
- Graduated from Columbia University in 1983
- Graduated from Harvard Law School in 1991
- Spouse: Michelle Obama
- Two children: Malia and Sasha
- His keynote address at the 2004 Democratic National Convention is credited with gaining him notice as an important national politician
- The 2006 'Call to Renewal' speech outlined Barack Obama's views on the role of religion in politics
- An estimated 100,000 people attended Obama's Berlin Speech where he spoke about creating stronger ties with Europe
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Throughout President Barack Obama's political career, he has given several speeches in the United States and around the world. On February 24, 2009, President Obama delivered an joint Congressional address. The main focus of the speech was the economic crisis and how the recently passed stimulus plan will be used to improve the U.S. economy.Huffington Post: Text of Obama Speech (February 24, 2009)
On February 27, 2009, President Obama outlined the withdrawal schedule of U.S. forces in Iraq at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. The President intends to withdraw most combat troops by the end of August 2010, removing all U.S. forces by year end 2011.CNN.com: Obama: U.S. to withdraw most... (February 27, 2009)
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"But while our economy may be weakened and our confidence shaken; though we are living through difficult and uncertain times, tonight I want every American to know this: We will rebuild, we will recover, and the United States of America will emerge stronger than before."—Excerpt from February 24, 2009, Congressional AddressHuffington Post: Text of Obama Speech (February 24, 2009)-
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Barack Obama Speeches
- Official Site: Barack Obama Senate Speeches
- Official Site: Obama Speeches
- Official Site: "A Way Forward in Iraq" (2006)
- Council on Foreign Relations: "Obama's Speech, 'Lessons on Iraq'" (October 12, 2007)
- February 27, 2009, Iraq Withdrawal
- Bloomberg.com: Obama Says Iraqis Must Take Control as U.S. Withdraws (February 27, 2009)
- WashingtonPost.com: Obama: US combat in Iraq to end by Aug. 31, 2010 (February 27, 2009)
- Reuters: McCain backs Obama Iraq pullout plan (February 27, 2009)
- ABC News: Obama: 'By Aug. 31, 2010, Combat Mission in Iraq Will End' (February 27, 2009)
- February 24, 2009, Congressional Address
- Hulu Video: Live Coverage of President Obama's Congressional Address (February 24, 2009)
- Huffington Post: Text of Obama Speech (February 24, 2009)
- Mahalo's Guide to President Barack Obama's Congressional Address
- The New York Times: Obama Expected to Deliver a 'Sober' but Hopeful Address (February 24, 2009)
- CNN: Obama to tell country to 'take responsibility' for future (February 24, 2009)
- 2002 Remarks Against Going to War with Iraq:
- Keynote Address at the 2004 Democratic National Convention:
- Washington Post: "Transcript: Illinois Senate Candidate Barack Obama" (2004)
- YouTube: Barack Obama - 2004 Democratic Convention Part 1 (Time 9:59) | Part 2 (8:02)
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- 2006 'Call to Renewal' Speech:
- Official Site: Call to Renewal Keynote (2006)
- Slate: "In Good Faith: The Real Meaning of Barack Obama's Speech on Religion and Politics" (2006)
- YouTube: Barack Obama: Call to Renewal - Faith and Politics 1 of 5 (Time 8:49)
- Announcement of 2008 Presidential Candidacy:
- Washington Post: "Illinois Sen. Barack Obama's Announcement Speech" (2007)
- Obama Berlin Speech:
- The New York Observer: Obama's Berlin Speech (July 24, 2008)
- YouTube: Barack Obama Berlin Speech Pt. 1 (Time 10:55)



