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Barack Obama: Closer economic integration in Europe was an essential underpinning to a stronger Europe and its ability to be a robust…

On the recordFebruary 15, 2012
Closer economic integration in Europe was an essential underpinning to a stronger Europe and its ability to be a robust ally to the United States.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Obama discusses the need for economic integration in Europe for stronger alliances.

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