Where every global citizen is scrutinizing the aftermath of the astonishing and the startled United States of America- Presidential Elections 2016, here I am with some words with utter poignant nostalgia about Barrack Obama’s excellency and his official step out from the White House this Winter. With a staggering win of eccentric candidate from the Republicans, Donald Trump over Hilary Clinton from the Democrats, there have been speculations over a myriad and plethora of alteration and amendments towards each and every sector the United States, from its International Foreign Policy to Domestic Economic Reforms.
The
election results clearly notified about the fact that National interest was
overlapped over harsh personal doctrines, Americans considerably voted against
the so called “elite political establishment” as said by many national analysts
of the US. As this article would be a compact tribute to “Barry” (Barrack
Obama), I would like to enlist some of the pre-eminent achievements and major
political changes during his time in the White House;
1. Ending the 2008 Recession:
In
February 2009, Congress approved Obama's $787 billion economic stimulus
package.
It
cut taxes, extended unemployment benefits, and funded public works
projects. The recession ended six months later when GDP
growth turned positive. In just seven months, ARRA pumped $241.9
billion into the economy, stirring growth to a robust 3.9% by early
2010. By March 30, 2011, nearly all ($633.5 billion) of the funds were
spent.
2. De-escalating tensions in Iraq and Afghanistan:
Obama’s
administration has imposed some concrete efforts in ending war in Iraq during
2009 following the planned elimination of Al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden.
Ending the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan should have reduced the more
than $800 billion in annual military spending. That's the
largest discretionary budget item. It's one of the leading causes of
the budget deficit and debt levels.
3. Broadening Health Care Systems:
His
presence in the Office has experienced quite a few constructive measures
towards reforming the health care facilities for the citizens; he aimed in
affordable and quality medical assistance with evitable transparency. Once
elected in 2009, Obama proposed the Health Care for America Plan. It
provided medical insurance similar to Medicare for everyone who wanted it.
Those who were happy with their existing health insurance could keep
it. The federal government's size meant it could bargain for lower prices and
reduce inefficiencies.
4. Upbringing Civil Rights:
Through
revolving thought processes, Obama government encouraged Americans to respect
and adopt major fundamental rights landmarks citing the most popular example
LGBT Rights, Same-Sex Marriage. Also The Department of Justice joined the
historic case in which the Supreme Court ruled for marriage equality. There are
other areas where the Justice Department has fought for civil rights, though
not always successfully.
5. Iranian Nuclear Deal:
The
Iran Nuclear Deal brokered by Obama’s diplomats was a milestone achievement
towards preventing further Nuclear Proliferation by Iran through a coherent
deal. Negotiators reached a historic accord last summer to limit Tehran's nuclear ability
in return for lifting international oil and financial sanctions.
6. Climate Change Agreement:
Obama
inheritably had an environmentalist nature which was relevantly showcased in
his speeches and also Climate change remained and secured a prominent spot in
his list of Global political agendas, recently the Paris Climate Agreement; The
Paris Agreement builds upon the Convention and – for the first time – brings
all nations into a common cause to undertake take ambitious efforts to combat
climate change and adapt to its effects, with enhanced support to assist
developing countries to do so. As such, it charts a new course in the global
climate effort.
As
Obama’s tenure ends, the world encountered one of the most ambitious, dexterous
and accomplished leader in the history of the United States. Quoting Obama “If
you're walking down the right path and you're willing to keep walking,
eventually you'll make progress”.
With
this Veritas & I bid farewell with a salute to the President who fought
against all odds explicitly and taught each and everyone of us the prominence
of “Hope”
And Believe we did!
