Political Quotes

On the recordMay 31, 2015
Building these stronger ties is not just the work of government.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Remarks at a Town Hall Meeting and a Question-and-Answer Session With Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative Fellows

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