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Barack Obama: “Every family is different, but what matters is the unconditional support, guidance, and love fathers and mentors give us…”

On the recordJune 16, 2011
Every family is different, but what matters is the unconditional support, guidance, and love fathers and mentors give us throughout life.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Proclamation 8690—Father's Day

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