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Barack Obama: This is our first task, caring for our children. It is our first job. If we don't get that right, we don't get anything…

On the recordMay 22, 2013
This is our first task, caring for our children. It is our first job. If we don't get that right, we don't get anything right. That is how as a society we will be judged.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Obama highlights the importance of prioritizing children's welfare in society.

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