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Barack Obama: I extend my deepest condolences to the Queen Mother Halaevalu Mata'aho, the royal family, and the people of Tonga.

On the recordMarch 18, 2012
I extend my deepest condolences to the Queen Mother Halaevalu Mata'aho, the royal family, and the people of Tonga.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Statement on the Death of King George Tupou V of Tonga

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