Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 12, 2016
But such progress is not inevitable. It’s the result of choices we make together. And we face such choices right now.
Said by
Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Emphasizing the importance of collective decision-making for progress.

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