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Barack Obama: We're able to gather with family and friends because our troops are willing to hug theirs goodbye and step forward to…

On the recordDecember 24, 2014
We're able to gather with family and friends because our troops are willing to hug theirs goodbye and step forward to serve.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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The President's Weekly Address

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