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Barack Obama: I have no sympathy for Hamas. I have great sympathy for ordinary people who are struggling within Gaza.

On the recordAugust 5, 2014
I have no sympathy for Hamas. I have great sympathy for ordinary people who are struggling within Gaza.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama expresses his lack of sympathy for Hamas while showing concern for the civilians in Gaza.

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