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Barack Obama: Parenthood is the ultimate gift and an incredible responsibility.

On the recordJune 16, 2011
Parenthood is the ultimate gift and an incredible responsibility.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Proclamation 8690—Father's Day

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