Barack Obama said "That's not the America we want. It doesn't reflect our Democratic ideals. It won't make us more safe. It will make us less safe." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJune 13, 2016

That's not the America we want. It doesn't reflect our Democratic ideals. It won't make us more safe. It will make us less safe.

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Obama argues against Trump's rhetoric and policies, stating they are contrary to American values.

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