Political Quotes

On the recordJune 26, 2013
we have to remain vigilant when it comes to the defense of people's human rights
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Remarks Following a Tour of the Maison des Esclaves on Goree Island

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