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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· May 6, 2013

As Secretary Kerry stated in his September 18 letter to Senator Corker, we will pursue a treaty on nuclear reductions with the Russian Federation.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· May 6, 2013

We respect the right of the Iranian people to access peaceful nuclear energy.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· May 6, 2013

The basic bargain is sound: countries with nuclear weapons will move toward disarmament, countries without nuclear weapons will not acquire them.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· May 6, 2013

America prefers to resolve our concerns over Iran's nuclear program peacefully, although we are determined to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· May 6, 2013

We're far more likely to invest our energy in those countries that want to work with us, that invest in their people instead of a corrupt few; that embrace a vision of society where everyone can contribute--men and women, Shia or Sunni…

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· May 6, 2013

the cause of human rights unites Americans, no matter what party we belong to.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· May 6, 2013

part of the price of our own freedom is standing up for the freedom of others.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· May 6, 2013

The first is the area of human trafficking, an issue where our interests overlap.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· May 6, 2013

Our response to terrorism cannot depend on military or law enforcement alone.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· May 6, 2013

America and Europe have done extraordinary things together before. And I believe we can forge an economic alliance as strong as our diplomatic and security alliances.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· May 6, 2013

Africa doesn't need strong men, it needs strong institutions.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· May 6, 2013

With Ghadaffi gone, the Libyan people have the opportunity to chart a new direction for their country and build their democracy.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· May 6, 2013

In the Asia Pacific in the 21st century, the United States of America is all in.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· May 6, 2013

The United States and the international community have been appalled and outraged by the threats, the beatings, and imprisonments of the last few days. I strongly condemn these unjust actions, and I join with the American people in…

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· May 6, 2013

A full, frank, and just acknowledgement of the facts is in all of our interests.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· May 6, 2013

We must tell our children. But more than that, we must teach them. Because remembrance without resolve is a hollow gesture.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· May 6, 2013

No process of reform will succeed without national reconciliation. You now have a moment of remarkable opportunity to transform cease-fires into lasting settlements, and to pursue peace where conflicts still linger, including in Kachin…

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· May 6, 2013

the U.S.-Australia alliance continues to be indispensable to our future.

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