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Barack Obama: We still need a 'DREAM Act' to keep talented young people who want to contribute to our society and serve our country.

On the recordJuly 3, 2012
We still need a 'DREAM Act' to keep talented young people who want to contribute to our society and serve our country.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Remarks at a Naturalization Ceremony for Active Duty Servicemembers

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