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Barack Obama: I am absolutely confident that we are going to be able to accomplish our objectives, keep America safe, and bring better…

On the recordJanuary 21, 2009
I am absolutely confident that we are going to be able to accomplish our objectives, keep America safe, and bring better days not just to our own country, but all around the world.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Remarks at the State Department

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