For me to be able to bring a Patriots fan to the Meadowlands, the day after the Super Bowl -- is like bringing the lion and the lamb together. We can bridge all gaps and all divisions in this country.
Barack Obama uses a sports metaphor to emphasize unity and bridging divides in the country.
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