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Barack Obama: Self-determination is a basic right to be addressed no matter how difficult

On the recordJanuary 1, 2009
Self-determination is a basic right to be addressed no matter how difficult
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama emphasizes the importance of self-determination for Puerto Rico.

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