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Barack Obama: You are one of the world's oldest continuous cultures, and I want you to know that your strength, your dignity is an…

On the recordNovember 16, 2011
You are one of the world's oldest continuous cultures, and I want you to know that your strength, your dignity is an inspiration to me and people all around the world.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Remarks to United States and Australian Military Personnel at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin

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