Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 26, 2012
We can't afford to have nonstate actors, terrorists, get their hands on nuclear weapons that could end up destroying our cities or harming our citizens.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Remarks Prior to a Meeting With Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani of Pakistan in Seoul

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