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Barack Obama: Imagine what it means for a young girl or a young boy who sees somebody who looks like them doing something and being…

On the recordSeptember 28, 2016
Imagine what it means for a young girl or a young boy who sees somebody who looks like them doing something and being the best at what they do.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Remarks Honoring the 2016 United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams

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