Political Quotes

On the recordNovember 23, 2009
To the future that beckons all of us. Let us answer its call, and let our two great nations realize all the triumphs and achievement that await us.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama speaks about the potential for future achievements between the United States and another nation during a state dinner.

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