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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Apr 30, 2012

The strategic partnership is a crucial component to bring the war to an end responsibly.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Apr 30, 2012

I hereby determine that the making of donations... by, to, or for the benefit of any person subject to the measures described in section 1 of this order would seriously impair my ability to deal with the national emergencies identified in…

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Apr 30, 2012

As we celebrate centuries of trial and triumph, let us rededicate ourselves to making our Nation a place that welcomes the contributions of all people, all colors, and all creeds.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Apr 30, 2012

I hereby find that efforts by foreign persons to engage in activities intended to evade U.S. economic and financial sanctions with respect to Iran and Syria undermine our efforts to address the national emergencies.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Apr 30, 2012

The order also suspends entry into the United States of the foreign persons determined to meet the above criteria.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Apr 30, 2012

I have determined that efforts by foreign persons to engage in activities intended to evade U.S. economic and financial sanctions undermine our efforts.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Apr 30, 2012

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month offers us an opportunity to celebrate the vast contributions Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have made to our Nation.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Apr 30, 2012

We believe that we have put al Qaeda on a path to defeat and are within reach of achieving our goals here.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Apr 30, 2012

Today, I signed a historic agreement between the United States and Afghanistan that defines a new kind of relationship between our countries, a future in which Afghans are responsible for the security of their nation, and we build an equal…

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Apr 30, 2012

Not only were we able to blunt the Taliban momentum. Not only were we able to drive al Qaeda out of Afghanistan, but slowly and systemically, we have been able to decimate the ranks of al Qaeda.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Apr 30, 2012

The White House is many things at once. It’s a working office. It’s a living museum. It’s an enduring symbol of our democracy.

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