To be concerned about these issues is not political correctness. It's just being American and wanting to live up to our best and highest ideals, and it's to recognize the reality that we've got some tough history and we haven't gotten through all of that history yet.
President Obama emphasizes the importance of addressing social issues and recognizing historical challenges in America.
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