Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 15, 2012
What you want to see in your kids, even if they're not going to be professionals, is just taking something seriously.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Interview With Mark Jones of ESPN2 During a United States-Brazil Men's Basketball Game

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