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Barack Obama: There have been times where America has shown arrogance and been dismissive, even derisive.

On the recordApril 4, 2009
There have been times where America has shown arrogance and been dismissive, even derisive.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama addresses America's past behavior in international relations.

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