Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 22, 2016
That’s where hope begins -- with the ability to earn your own living, and to build something you can be proud of.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Highlighting the importance of economic opportunity for Cubans.

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