“a stunning failure of leadership”
“any external aggressor will clash with an impregnable resistance.”
“This budget is the epitome of 'America Last.'”
“We are unstoppable.”
“Everything will get better.”
“I vowed not to let Israel or America’s friends in the Persian Gulf 'get hurt or fail in any way, shape, or form.'”

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On the recordNovember 14, 2009
The future prosperity of our people and all people has never been more dependent on our continued engagement than it is right now.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois
Source
presidency.ucsb.edu

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Prepared Remarks at the AELM Retreat Session

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