Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 13, 2011
Listen to your teachers, listen to your parents, and make sure that you really are doing everything you can to succeed in school.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Remarks to an Overflow Crowd at Kenmore Middle School in Arlington

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