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Barack Obama: This thanksgiving I ask everyone to keep those who suffered tragic loss in our thoughts and prayers and to be thankful…

On the recordNovember 24, 2015
This thanksgiving I ask everyone to keep those who suffered tragic loss in our thoughts and prayers and to be thankful for the overwhelming majority of men and women in uniform who protect our communities with honor.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

President Obama expresses his concern over the fatal shooting of Laquan McDonald and emphasizes gratitude for law enforcement.

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