Quote by: Barack Obama

And that brings me to one last point. I've got a simple message for all the dedicated and patriotic federal workers who have either worked without pay, or who have been forced off the job without pay for these last few weeks. Including most of my own staff. Thank you. Thanks for your service. Welcome back. What you do is important. It matters. You defend our country overseas, you deliver benefits to our troops who earned them when they come home, you guard our borders, you protect our civil rights, you help businesses grow and gain footholds in overseas markets. You protect the air we breathe, and the water our children drink, and you push the boundaries of science and space, and you guide hundreds of thousands of people each day through the glories of this country. Thank you. What you do is important, and don't let anybody else tell you different.


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Author Bio


  • NameBarack Obama
  • Description44th President of the United States
  • AliasesBarack Hussein Obama II; Barack Obama II; Barack Hussein Obama; Barry Obama; Obama
  • BornAugust 4, 1961
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionPolitician; Lawyer; Professor; Political Writer; Memoirist
  • AwardsNobel Peace Prize; Grammy Award For Best Spoken Word Album; Presidential Medal Of Distinction; Time Person Of The Year; Time Person Of The Year