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Barack Obama: I have great confidence that he's going to rise to the occasion.

On the recordMay 17, 2009
I have great confidence that he's going to rise to the occasion.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Remarks Following a Meeting With Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and an Exchange With Reporters

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