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Barack Obama: And now we cannot hesitate to stand squarely on the side of those who are reaching for their rights, knowing that their…

On the recordOctober 6, 2011
And now we cannot hesitate to stand squarely on the side of those who are reaching for their rights, knowing that their success will bring about a world that is more peaceful, more stable, and more just.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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