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Barack Obama: I think the government is -- they understand what the heritage is in this town. And that this has to be the kind of…

On the recordMay 5, 2010
I think the government is -- they understand what the heritage is in this town. And that this has to be the kind of place that we preserve, you know.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Paisley emphasizes the government's understanding of Nashville's cultural heritage following the disaster.

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