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Barack Obama: “Now, I can't legislate fatherhood--I can't force anybody to love a child. . . . What we can do is come together and…”

On the recordJuly 28, 2010
Now, I can't legislate fatherhood--I can't force anybody to love a child. . . . What we can do is come together and support fathers who are willing to step up and be good partners and parents and providers. . . .
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama emphasizes the importance of supporting engaged fathers.

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