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Barack Obama: I principally want to listen; by listening, that's the way I learn.

On the recordApril 17, 2009
I principally want to listen; by listening, that's the way I learn.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Background Briefing by Senior Administration Officials on the President's Meeting with UNASUR Countries

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