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On the recordJanuary 3, 2010
I am the commander in chief of the military, of the nation, in the midst of two wars.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama asserts his role as commander in chief and acknowledges the ongoing military engagements.

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