04/11/2011
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"Today I reaffirm that the United States stands with them and that together we will realize the promise of the Emancipation Proclamation and our country's ideal of freedom."
"Enhancing current Federal assistance is helping to lift communities out of distress."
"I am confident that we will one day end the scourge of modern slavery because I believe in those committed to this issue."
"My Administration established the Strong Cities, Strong Communities (SC2) pilot initiative."