Courageous Women And Girls

Today, I'm proud to stand with so many around the world in solidarity with the courageous women and girls in Iran. Your protests have inspired us. pic.twitter.com/KkWRlCWReF

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) October 30, 2022

#GetHerThere

Today is #DayOfTheGirl, and the @GirlsAlliance is launching #GetHerThere, a global call to action to empower and educate adolescent girls around the world.

Join us and donate to support girls today: https://t.co/MfNQzmavDT pic.twitter.com/5uiTglDBSb

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) October 11, 2022

I spoke with @MarsaiMartin and Ingrid Tuy, a student from the @GirlsAlliance community, about our new #GetHerThere campaign and ways we can come together to support girls’ empowerment on the #DayOfTheGirl and beyond.

Check it out: https://t.co/HxpvIDTvKZ

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) October 11, 2022

On this International Day of the Girl, we stand in solidarity with the courageous Iranian women and girls who have inspired the world through their ongoing protests. pic.twitter.com/71WfEdMt9A

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) October 11, 2022

‘A Serious Mistake’

There are few issues more important to the security of the US than the potential spread of nuclear weapons or the p… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) May 08, 2018

Obama calls the decision to pull out of the Iran deal "misguided" and "a serious mistake": "Walking away from the… twitter.com/i/web/status/9…

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BuzzFeed News (@BuzzFeedNews) May 08, 2018

His Legacy Will Never Be Destroyed

Obama initiatives still in place 6 months into all-GOP govt: -DACA -Iran deal -relations w/Cuba -Paris accord (minus Trump admin) -Obamacare

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John Harwood (@JohnJHarwood) July 18, 2017

You Were The Change

We've made real progress together these past eight years. Let’s take a look back:

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The White House (@WhiteHouse) January 19, 2017

After hitting a high of 10% in 2009, the unemployment rate has now dropped to 4.7% under @POTUS, falling faster and… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…

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The White House (@WhiteHouse) January 19, 2017

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Thanks to your grit and determination, American businesses have produced the longest stretch of job creation in our… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…

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The White House (@WhiteHouse) January 19, 2017

In 2009, the unemployment rate hit 10%. Together, we’ve cut that by more than half. https://t.co/hQb6r2An4g

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The White House (@WhiteHouse) January 19, 2017

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Together, we made sure that health care is a right, not a privilege. More than 20 million Americans have gained cov… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…

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The White House (@WhiteHouse) January 19, 2017

In 2009, @POTUS bet on American autoworkers. And today, our auto industry has come roaring back. https://t.co/NmQVqobDm1

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The White House (@WhiteHouse) January 19, 2017

15.8 million new jobs. 20 million more people insured. 165,000 troops home from war. Serving as your VP was the greatest honor of my life.

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Vice President Biden (@VP) January 19, 2017

Good news: The average number of people filing for unemployment insurance over the last 4 weeks dropped to its lowe… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…

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The White House (@WhiteHouse) January 19, 2017

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FACT: @POTUS has surpassed the number of commutations granted by the past 13 presidents combined. Learn more:… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…

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The White House (@WhiteHouse) January 19, 2017

We cut our dependence on foreign oil, doubled our renewable energy, and led the world to a climate agreement that c… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…

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The White House (@WhiteHouse) January 19, 2017

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We brought home more of our troops, prevented Iran from building a nuclear weapon, and opened up a new chapter with the Cuban people.

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The White House (@WhiteHouse) January 19, 2017

Because you fought to make it happen, marriage equality is the law of the land, and we made progress on ensuring th… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…

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The White House (@WhiteHouse) January 19, 2017

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You were the change. Because of you, America is better poised to lead in the 21st century than any other nation on… twitter.com/i/web/status/8…

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The White House (@WhiteHouse) January 19, 2017

Our Obama Moment

Iran: Tweets Of The Day

Important to remember sanctions against Iran that are related to terrorism, human rights, support for certain groups will remain in place

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  (@igorvolsky) January 16, 2016

Prayers weren't solely responsible for freeing American prisoners, Congressman. Obama's diplomacy helped too. twitter.com/reppittenger/s…

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Worth remembering, US sanctions on Iran relating to rights violations, ballistic missile tests and support for terror groups stay in place.

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Andrew Beatty (@AndrewBeatty) January 16, 2016

Iran shipped out 98% of nuclear fuel Destroyed plutonium reactor Dismantled 13k centrifuges And GOP is arguing that Obama made us weaker

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Diplomacy Wins. Thanks, President Obama

boom. IAEA verifies that Iran completed its side of the nuke deal Statement: https://t.co/B3SOQH91Ni

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John Hudson (@John_Hudson) January 16, 2016

Patient diplomacy is an #ObamaValue.

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David Corn (@DavidCornDC) January 16, 2016

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Part of reason sailor issue was so quickly resolved is because agreement on the prisoner swap was already done, thanks to Obama's diplomacy

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Trita Parsi (@tparsi) January 16, 2016

BREAKING: U.N nuclear agency says Iran has met commitments in landmark nuclear deal with 6 world powers.

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The Associated Press (@AP) January 16, 2016

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Good News. Thanks, President Obama

Senior U.S. administration officials confirm release of 4 American prisoners by Iran. cnn.it/1RVVGNF

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CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) January 16, 2016

BREAKING: US official: Freed American prisoners to be flown to Switzerland from Iran by Swiss plane.

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The Associated Press (@AP) January 16, 2016

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US pardons seven Iranians in exchange for four prisoners, including Jason Rezaian u.afp.com/ZWpE https://t.co/wX3coT11yu

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AFP news agency (@AFP) January 16, 2016

BREAKING: US official: Iran also releasing 5th detained American, unrelated to prisoner swap.

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The Associated Press (@AP) January 16, 2016

The President’s Day

President Barack Obama welcomes South Korea’s President Park Geun-hye for their meeting in the Oval Office

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President Barack Obama and South Korean President Park Geun-hye hold a joint press conference in the East Room of the White House