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Barack Obama: “This month, let us continue taking every step possible to increase these efforts for our young people—and for all…”

On the recordOctober 2, 2016
This month, let us continue taking every step possible to increase these efforts for our young people—and for all Americans—so that they may pursue a bright future filled with possibility and opportunity.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Proclamation 9514—National Youth Substance Use and Substance Use Disorder Prevention Month

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