Political Quotes

On the recordMay 1, 2013
I want to commend President Peña Nieto and the Mexican people for the ambitious reforms that you've embarked on to make your economy more competitive.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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The President's News Conference With President Enrique Peña Nieto of Mexico in Mexico City

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