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Barack Obama: She was an inspiration to me and to so many others and I pray that her family finds peace and comfort in the hard days…

On the recordFebruary 12, 2009
She was an inspiration to me and to so many others and I pray that her family finds peace and comfort in the hard days ahead.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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President Obama speaks about the impact of Beverly Eckert's life and his hopes for her family's healing.

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