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Barack Obama: “Our troops come from every corner of this country. They're black, white, Latino, Asian, Native American. They are…”

On the recordJanuary 24, 2011
Our troops come from every corner of this country. They're black, white, Latino, Asian, Native American. They are Christian and Hindu; Jewish and Muslim. And yes, we know that some of them are gay. Starting this year, no American will be forbidden from serving the country they love because of who they love. And with that change, I call on all our college campuses to open their doors to our military recruiters and ROTC. It is time to leave behind the divisive battles of the past. It is time to move forward as one nation.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois
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Editor's note · Context

Obama calls for inclusivity in the military and urges college campuses to welcome military recruiters.

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