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Barack Obama: The United States and Liberia are close friends, longstanding partners, and Liberia is now emerging from a very…

On the recordMay 26, 2010
The United States and Liberia are close friends, longstanding partners, and Liberia is now emerging from a very difficult period in its history.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Remarks Prior to a Meeting With President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia

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