On the recordMay 20, 2013
When any American, no matter where they live or what their party, is denied that right simply because too many obstacles stand in their way, we are betraying our ideals.
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presidency.ucsb.edu“When any American, no matter where they live or what their party, is denied that right simply because too many obstacles stand in their way, we are betraying our ideals.”
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