08/12/2011
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"I think as long as they're peaceful, I think they're necessary."
"This is not only personal for me, because of who I am and who Michelle is and who are family members are and what our experiences are, but as President, I consider this to be one of the most important..."
"I appeal to the leaders of South Sudan to pursue peace as a way to honor those who have died."
"Most of it is not federal, but the federal government can have an influence."