Political Quotes

On the recordNovember 22, 2016
I believe we're judged by how we care for the poor and the vulnerable, the sick and the elderly, the immigrant, the refugee, everybody who's trying to get a second chance.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Remarks at the Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation Ceremony

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