“Joan Sebastian Guerrero should still be alive.”
“This President needs guardrails, not a blank check”
“I cannot vote to fund an illegal war with no justification, no set goal, and no exit strategy.”
“This cannot be acceptable in America.”
“Federal investment like this can transform lives and economies.”
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On the recordOctober 6, 2011
I commend President Sirleaf, Leymah Gbowee, and Tawakkul Karman for showing the world that the rights and voices of half of humanity cannot and will not be denied.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois
Source
presidency.ucsb.edu

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Statement Congratulating the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize Recipients

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