We need somebody who's got the heart, the empathy,... -Barack Obama

We need somebody who's got the heart, the empathy, to recognize what it's like to be a young teenage mom, the empathy to understand what it's like to be poor or African-American or gay or disabled or old - and that's the criterion by which I'll be selecting my judges.

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Barack Obama is a prominent politician who served as the 44th President of the United States. His presidency was marked by his message of hope, pursuit of progressive policies, and efforts towards unity and inclusivity, making him a significant figure in American politics and history.

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I see Americans of every party, every background, every faith who believe that we are stronger together: black, white, Latino, Asian, Native American;...
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I like a family guy. He must be fun, must like to go out, and has to respect his mom... my family is very important, so it should be likewise for him....
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Once upon a time, the homemaker was just Mom, but now we've evolved and come to a place where we're celebrating grandmas, grandpas, moms, dads - all t...
My dad's my nanny, so he spends a lot of time with me in L.A. when my mom's in Atlanta....
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The day after my mom died I fly back to California and spend the three weeks before the California primary making arrangements for her cremation, plan...
I think that when you become a mom... you don't really worry about the small stuff. I'm just way more centered. It makes you focus even more on what y...
I have spoken honestly about being born into a home where there was discord and chaos. I saw my mom have a rough time with my dad being very controlli...
The first few weeks of being a mom were profound, not just emotionally but also, physically. All the changes you instinctually go through are miraculo...