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Barack Obama: We are lucky to be able to look after our kids, and there are parents out there who love their kids just as much, but…

On the recordDecember 9, 2014
We are lucky to be able to look after our kids, and there are parents out there who love their kids just as much, but are going through a tough time.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Remarks at the Toys for Tots Distribution Center at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling

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