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Barack Obama: “Has the president done enough? Has he made the emotional connection that so many people feel are necessary?”

On the recordJune 2, 2010
Has the president done enough? Has he made the emotional connection that so many people feel are necessary?
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Discussion on President Obama's engagement and effectiveness in response to the ongoing crisis.

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