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Barack Obama: I want to make sure that our Government is reflective of that.

On the recordMay 9, 2011
I want to make sure that our Government is reflective of that.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Remarks at a Democratic National Committee Fundraiser in West Lake Hills

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