Political Quotes

On the recordNovember 9, 2009
I am haunted by the image of homeless veterans sleeping in our cities every night.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama expresses deep concern for homeless veterans in urban areas.

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