Political Quotes

On the recordJune 4, 2016
I'm confident that if we build upon the steps we've taken, we can finish the job.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Statement on the 35th Anniversary of HIV/AIDS in the United States

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