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Barack Obama: I respect the passion of these young people. Because they feel deeply about the concerns for their families.

On the recordNovember 24, 2013
I respect the passion of these young people. Because they feel deeply about the concerns for their families.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama acknowledges the emotions of the hecklers during his speech on immigration reform.

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