Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 11, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go to those who have been affected.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

President Obama issues a statement regarding the earthquake's impact on the people of Haiti.

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