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Latest Promises
Barack Obama
Open “America Houses” in Islamic cities around the globe
Jakarta center is first of a new generation
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January 18, 2011
Barack Obama
Give a speech at a major Islamic forum in the first 100 days of his administration
Obama says in Turkey that U.S. not at war with Islam
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April 10, 2009
Barack Obama
End the use of torture
Wide agreement that Obama’s torture ban has held
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November 14, 2011
Barack Obama
Revise the Patriot Act to increase oversight on government surveillance
More oversight, but limits not ironclad
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October 12, 2016
Barack Obama
Make military deployments predictable for troops and families
Deployment has become more standardized
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April 25, 2012
Barack Obama
End the “Stop-loss” program of forcing troops to stay in service beyond their expected commitments
“Stop-loss” stopped in early 2011
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November 4, 2011
Barack Obama
Equip troops to respond to new tactics
Pentagon streamlines response to troops’ equipment needs
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January 21, 2013
Barack Obama
Include humanitarian international missions in long-term budgeting
Obama boosts military’s humanitarian aid budget
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January 11, 2013
Barack Obama
Strengthen and expand military exchange programs with other countries
New military-to-military exchanges with Russia and China
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December 11, 2009
Barack Obama
Make greater investment in advanced military air technology
More money for UAVs, high-tech satellites and the C-17
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January 6, 2010
Barack Obama
Direct military leaders to end war in Iraq
Obama orders ‘responsible’ withdrawal from Iraq
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January 22, 2009
Barack Obama
Provide at least $2 billion for services to Iraqi refugees
US spent $2.5 billion on displaced Iraqis over Obama’s two terms
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December 20, 2016
Barack Obama
No permanent bases in Iraq
Defense Authorization Act puts it in writing
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December 8, 2009
Barack Obama
Provide $30 billion over 10 years to Israel
Administration is keeping to terms of agreement
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February 1, 2012
Barack Obama
Send two additional brigades to Afghanistan
Obama goes beyond his campaign pledge, sending more troops to Afghanistan
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January 21, 2010
Barack Obama
Increase the size of the Army and Marine Corps
Obama keeps troop increase on track
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November 8, 2011
Barack Obama
If you want new insurance, you’ll be able to choose a new plan on a health insurance exchange
Meet basic requirements, shop on a health care exchange
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March 28, 2012
Barack Obama
Increase special operations forces and civil affairs
Special operations have seen personnel, budget increases
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November 16, 2011
Barack Obama
Create a specialized military advisers corps
Army plans to develop adviser brigades
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December 14, 2016
Barack Obama
Create a military families advisory board
Administration follows through on a panel with a different name, same mission
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January 14, 2011
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