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Barack Obama: the United States to stand with the Yemeni government and people

On the recordMay 17, 2011
the United States to stand with the Yemeni government and people
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Readout of John Brennan's Phone Call with the President of Yemen

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