Barack Obama: “This is going to be a really important test for humanity and our…”

On the recordOctober 2, 2016

This is going to be a really important test for humanity and our political system.

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Democratic · Illinois

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Remarks During a Panel Discussion on Climate Change at the White House South by South Lawn Festival

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