08/18/2009
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"We take all shootings very seriously."
"Americans of all faiths and beliefs must stand together to protect our democracy and strengthen our country as a whole."
"We need to reconsider whether 20-year, 30-year, life sentences for nonviolent crimes is the best way for us to solve these problems."
"Michelle and I would like to extend our warmest wishes to Muslims in the United States and around the world celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr."