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On the recordNovember 18, 2012
The steps that he's already taken for democratization, elections, the release of prisoners of conscience, a commitment to work with us on a human rights dialogue all can unleash the incredible potential of this beautiful country.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Remarks Following a Meeting With President Thein Sein of Burma in Rangoon

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