This is an archive of an Obama Administration account maintained by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).

Washington, D.C.
I'm still asking you to believe - not in my ability to bring about change, but in yours. I believe in change because I believe in you.
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As we look forward, I want our first steps to reflect what matters most to you. Share your thoughts with me at Obama.org.
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I won't stop; I'll be right there with you as a citizen, inspired by your voices of truth and justice, good humor, and love.
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It's been the honor of my life to serve you. You made me a better leader and a better man.
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Proud to make this one of my final actions as President. America is a nation of second chances, and 1,715 people deserved that shot.
Obama commutes more than 300 more sentences, bringing the total to more than 1,700, more than any other president. apne.ws/2k5tDys
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President Obama retweeted
Being your First Lady has been the honor of a lifetime. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. -mo
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To the girl from the South Side who took on a role she didn't ask for and made it her own: Happy Birthday, Michelle. I love you.
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From one 44 to another, thanks for finally giving @FLOTUS and generations of hopeful fans a @Cubs championship.
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In honor of their legacy, @FLOTUS and I are joining Americans across the country in a day of service to our community here in D.C. #MLKDay
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Dr. King and those who marched with him proved that people who love their country can change it. As Americans, we all owe them a great deal.
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That is out of this world. Thanks, @NASA.
Signed, sealed, delivered. I carried @POTUS’s signature to the surface of #Mars. go.nasa.gov/2jIeWVU #NASAPast8Years
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Thank you for everything. My last ask is the same as my first. I'm asking you to believe—not in my ability to create change, but in yours.
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It’s been the privilege of my life to serve as your President. I look forward to standing with you as a citizen. Happy New Year everybody.
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From realizing marriage equality to removing barriers to opportunity, we've made history in our work to reaffirm that all are created equal.
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We brought home more of our troops & strengthened U.S. leadership—leading with diplomacy & partnering with nations to meet global problems.
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We traded foreign oil for clean energy, we doubled fuel efficiency standards, & we acted on a global scale to save the one planet we've got.
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After decades of rising health care costs, today nearly every American now has access to the financial security of affordable health care.
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Facing the worst financial crisis in 80 years, you delivered the longest streak of job growth in our history.
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As we look ahead to the future, I wanted to take a moment to look back on the remarkable progress that you made possible these past 8 years.
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The best part of the holidays is the time we share with those we love. On behalf of Michelle, Malia, and Sasha, Merry Christmas everyone.
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