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Barack Obama: “I urge the Members of Congress to be mindful of their obligation to protect these surviving spouses.”

On the recordApril 5, 2017
I urge the Members of Congress to be mindful of their obligation to protect these surviving spouses.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama emphasizes Congress's duty to support surviving military spouses.

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