Barack Obama: “Shocked and saddened by Abe who he called a friend and longtime…”

On the recordJuly 7, 2022

Shocked and saddened by Abe who he called a friend and longtime partner.

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Barack Obama expressed his feelings regarding Shinzo Abe's assassination, referring to their friendship.

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Barack Obama: “Shocked and saddened by Abe who he called a friend and longtime partner.”