Checklist of White House Press Releases
03/22/1979
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I say to you, quite frankly, that the time for racial discrimination is over.
An overwhelming portion of the intensely demonstrated animosity toward President Barack Obama is based on the fact that ...
I don't think so. Maybe he'll change his mind when he sees the recommendation of the upcoming committee Monday morning.
This is a very wise and very courageous thing for President Obama to do. And in my opinion, is long overdue.