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Barack Obama: “I think there's a strong consensus in the United States of America that you shouldn't be hit over the head when you're…”

On the recordOctober 21, 2015
I think there's a strong consensus in the United States of America that you shouldn't be hit over the head when you're walking down the street.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Remarks During a Panel Discussion on Criminal Justice Reform

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