Political Quotes

On the recordNovember 22, 2016
The American instinct has never been to seek isolation in opposite corners; it is to find strength in our common creed and forge unity from our great diversity.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Proclamation 9546—Thanksgiving Day

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