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On the recordJune 16, 2013
The distinction I make is between extremists and those who recognize in a 21st century world that the way the Middle East is going to succeed is when you have governments that meet the aspirations of their people, that are tolerant, that are not sectarian.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Interview with Charlie Rose on PBS 'Charlie Rose'

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