“Joan Sebastian Guerrero should still be alive.”
“This President needs guardrails, not a blank check”
“I cannot vote to fund an illegal war with no justification, no set goal, and no exit strategy.”
“This cannot be acceptable in America.”
“Federal investment like this can transform lives and economies.”
“Anyone responsible for wrongdoing must be held accountable.”

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On the recordJuly 20, 2012
This is a global fight, and it's one that America must continue to lead…
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois
Source
presidency.ucsb.edu

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