Political Quotes

On the recordMay 26, 2016
Our alliance hasn't just been essential to the security of our two countries.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Remarks to United States and Japanese Troops at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni in Iwakuni

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