Barack Obama: “Citizenship is not just a collection of rights, it's also a set of…”

On the recordApril 30, 2009

Citizenship is not just a collection of rights, it's also a set of responsibilities; that America's success is not a gift, it is hard won.

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Remarks a Naturalization Ceremony for Active Duty Servicemembers

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