“a stunning failure of leadership”
“This budget is the epitome of 'America Last.'”
“We are unstoppable.”
“Everything will get better.”
“I vowed not to let Israel or America’s friends in the Persian Gulf 'get hurt or fail in any way, shape, or form.'”
“I’m popular”

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On the recordSeptember 6, 2008
Time is of the essence in helping Haiti cope with this humanitarian crisis and begin to recover.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois
Source
presidency.ucsb.edu

Editor's note · Context

Barack Obama Statement on the Need for Humanitarian Assistance to Haiti Following Devastating Hurricane and Storms

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