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Barack Obama: The success of the people of Burkina Faso in peacefully resisting the actions of a few who sought to undermine democracy…

On the recordSeptember 25, 2015
The success of the people of Burkina Faso in peacefully resisting the actions of a few who sought to undermine democracy is a reminder that ordinary citizens with the courage to speak out against injustices are the ultimate protectors of democratic governance.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Press Release - Statement by the National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice on Recent Events in Burkina Faso

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