Every week President Obama delivers remarks on pressing issues. Find key speeches he has delivered since taking office in January 2009.

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Obama delivers State of the Union address
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Jan. 25, 2011 - Washington, D.C.

"Now, half a century ago when the Soviets beat us into space with the launch of a satellite called Sputnik, we had no idea how we would beat them to the moon. The science wasn't even there yet. NASA didn't exist. But after investing in better research and education, we didn't just surpass the Soviets; we unleashed a wave of innovation that created new industries and millions of new jobs. This is our generation's Sputnik moment."”

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