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Barack Obama: We're far more likely to invest our energy in those countries that want to work with us, that invest in their people…

On the recordMay 6, 2013
We're far more likely to invest our energy in those countries that want to work with us, that invest in their people instead of a corrupt few; that embrace a vision of society where everyone can contribute--men and women, Shia or Sunni, Muslim, Christian, or Jew. Because from Europe to Asia, from Africa to the Americas, nations that have persevered on a democratic path have emerged more prosperous, more peaceful, and more invested in upholding our common security and our common humanity.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Obama emphasizes the importance of investing in democratic nations for global stability.

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