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Barack Obama: But the bottom line is, I think Australia and the United States stand shoulder to shoulder in sending a clear message…

On the recordMarch 6, 2011
But the bottom line is, I think Australia and the United States stand shoulder to shoulder in sending a clear message that we stand for democracy, we stand for an observance of human rights.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Remarks Following a Meeting With Prime Minister Julia E. Gillard of Australia and an Exchange With Reporters

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