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On the recordJune 23, 2016
While the UK's relationship with the EU will change, one thing that will not change is the special relationship that exists between our two nations. That will endure. The EU will remain one of our indispensable partners.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Barack Obama reflects on the enduring relationship between the US and the UK despite the UK's decision to leave the EU.

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