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Barack Obama: “The loss of civilian life in Gaza and Israel is a source of deep concern for me, and after January 20th I'm going to…”

On the recordJanuary 5, 2009
The loss of civilian life in Gaza and Israel is a source of deep concern for me, and after January 20th I'm going to have plenty to say about the issue.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama expresses concern over civilian casualties in Gaza and indicates he will address the issue after his inauguration.

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