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Barack Obama: I want my kids to think about, and I want every -- every child to think about.

On the recordJuly 13, 2009
I want my kids to think about, and I want every -- every child to think about.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama expresses his desire for children to reflect on how they treat others.

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