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Barack Obama: It's young people who have been at the forefront; a new generation who want their voices to be heard.

On the recordFebruary 9, 2011
It's young people who have been at the forefront; a new generation who want their voices to be heard.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama highlights the role of young people in the protests and their desire for political change.

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