Political Quotes

On the recordApril 15, 2013
So if you want to know who we are, what America is, how we respond to evil, that's it. Selflessly, compassionately, unafraid.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Obama describes the American spirit and response to the tragedy, highlighting selflessness and compassion.

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