Barack Obama: “And that's why tonight our thoughts and prayers are with the men and…”

On the recordDecember 2, 2009

And that's why tonight our thoughts and prayers are with the men and women who will be spending this holiday far away from home.

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Democratic · Illinois

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Remarks on Lighting the National Christmas Tree

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Barack Obama: “And that's why tonight our thoughts and prayers are with the men and women who will be spending this holiday far away…”