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Barack Obama: I reaffirmed our national interests in the maintenance of peace and stability, respect for international law, and…

On the recordNovember 19, 2012
I reaffirmed our national interests in the maintenance of peace and stability, respect for international law, and freedom of navigation.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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