Barack Obama actually said...

We want to send our condolences to the families there and hope that we are able to get the rescue teams and that we can minimize the damage as much as possible moving forward.

Context

President Obama expresses condolences and hopes for effective rescue efforts following the earthquake in Italy.

04/05/2009

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