Barack Obama said "Michelle and I thank Mark for his leadership and service, but also for his courage and tireless advocacy for cancer research." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMay 19, 2016

Michelle and I thank Mark for his leadership and service, but also for his courage and tireless advocacy for cancer research.

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