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Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte tells U.S. President Barack Obama to "go to hell" after the United States refuses to sell some weapons to his country, while also acknowledging the cooperation of Russia and China.
2016-10-4

The U.S. House passes the 2016 National Defense Authorization Act by a vote of 370-58. In addition to funding the U.S. military, the bill contains provisions for sweeping personnel reforms. The previous version of the bill was vetoed by President Barack Obama. Some sources expect swift passage by the U.S. Senate while other sources are not so optimistic.
2015-11-6

President of the United States Barack Obama directs his administration to accept at least 10,000 Syrian refugees in the next fiscal year from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
2015-09-10

The United States Senate passes legislation to allow President Barack Obama to fast track trade negotiations with other countries. [http:--abcnews.go.com-Politics-wireStory-senate-approves-obamas-hard-fought-trade-negotiating-bill-31247978 (AP via ABC News America)]date=August 2019
2015-05-22

The White House accidentally reveals the name of the CIA's top intelligence official in Afghanistan to approximately 6,000 journalists during U.S. President Barack Obama's visit to Bagram Airfield.
2014-05-27

President of the United States Barack Obama condemns the bombing calling it "a barbaric terrorist attack and Israel has tragically once more been a target of terrorism." "The United States reaffirms our unshakeable commitment to Israel’s security, and our deep friendship and solidarity with the Israeli people."
2012-07-18

Barack Obama, the President of the United States, calls on Muammar Gaddafi to "relinquish power once and for all."
2011-08-21

President of the United States Barack Obama lifts a two year freeze on the Combatant Status Review Tribunal at the Guantanamo Bay detention camp.
2011-03-7

The President of the United States Barack Obama addresses the nation about the 2011 Tucson shooting following a visit to Representative Gabby Giffords in hospital.
2011-01-12

President of the United States Barack Obama meets President of the Palestinian National Authority Mahmoud Abbas at the White House in Washington, D.C., United States and promises Palestinians $400 million in US assistance for the West Bank and Gaza.
2010-06-9