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Barack Obama: I believe it's discriminatory, I think it interferes with States' rights, and we will work with Congress to overturn it.

On the recordJune 16, 2009
I believe it's discriminatory, I think it interferes with States' rights, and we will work with Congress to overturn it.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Remarks on Signing a Memorandum on Federal Benefits and Non-Discrimination

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