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On the recordNovember 9, 2014
Obviously, I'm incredibly thankful to Jim Clapper for the efforts that he made and I couldn't be happier for the families as we enter the holidays to know that their loved ones are back.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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President Obama expresses gratitude for the efforts of Jim Clapper in securing the release of American prisoners from North Korea.

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