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Barack Obama: “On this Thanksgiving, I want to express my sincere gratitude to the American people for the trust that you've placed in…”

On the recordNovember 22, 2016
On this Thanksgiving, I want to express my sincere gratitude to the American people for the trust that you've placed in me over these last 8 years and the incredible kindness that you've shown my family.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois
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presidency.ucsb.edu

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Remarks at the Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation Ceremony

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