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Barack Obama: A well-informed and strong family is the surest defense against child abuse.

On the recordMarch 31, 2009
A well-informed and strong family is the surest defense against child abuse.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Proclamation 8355—National Child Abuse Prevention Month

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