“Joan Sebastian Guerrero should still be alive.”
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On the recordMay 2, 2010
Syrian actions will determine whether this national emergency is renewed or terminated in the future.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois
Source
presidency.ucsb.edu

Editor's note · Context

Message to the Congress on Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to the Actions of the Government of Syria

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