The goal has been to advance America's interests, to strengthen our economy at home, and to make ourselves a continuing force for good in the world.
On the recordDecember 9, 2009
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Remarks Following a Meeting With Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg of Norway and an Exchange With Reporters in Oslo
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