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Barack Obama: “I am confident that with Jim as its head, the National Endowment for the Humanities will continue on its vital mission…”

On the recordJune 2, 2009
I am confident that with Jim as its head, the National Endowment for the Humanities will continue on its vital mission of supporting the humanities and giving the American public access to the rich resources of our culture.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Press Release - President Obama Announces Intent to Nominate former GOP Congressman Jim Leach as Chairman of the National...

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