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Barack Obama: I'm really proud of you and -- you know, just, just know that, you know, not only have you been a great example for…

On the recordJune 25, 2015
I'm really proud of you and -- you know, just, just know that, you know, not only have you been a great example for people, but you're also going to, you know, and bring about a lasting change in this country.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Obama expresses pride in Obergefell's contributions to the LGBT community.

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