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Barack Obama: . . . the United States will be there as a friend and a partner, because our futures are inextricably bound to the…

On the recordNovember 30, 2010
. . . the United States will be there as a friend and a partner, because our futures are inextricably bound to the future of the people of the entire hemisphere. And we are committed to shaping that future through engagement that is strong and sustained, that is meaningful, that is successful, and that is based on mutual respect and equality.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama emphasizes the importance of U.S. partnership with Latin America.

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