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Barack Obama: I have a lot to learn, and I very much look forward to listening and figuring out how we can work together more…

On the recordApril 17, 2009
I have a lot to learn, and I very much look forward to listening and figuring out how we can work together more effectively.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Remarks Prior to a Meeting With Leaders of the Union of South American Nations in Port of Spain

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