In the face of those who would visit death upon innocence, we will choose to save and to comfort.
Barack Obama: “In the face of those who would visit death upon innocence, we will choose to save and to comfort.”
On the recordApril 19, 2013
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Obama emphasizes the importance of compassion and support in the aftermath of tragedy.
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