Barack Obama actually said...

The progress that we have made in Afghanistan and Pakistan is due in no small measure to Richard's relentless focus on America's national interest and pursuit of peace and security.

Context

Statement on the Death of United States Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard C. Holbrooke

12/12/2010

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