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Barack Obama: “The country is breaking apart. There`s a turning point where he`s going to have to take a stand.”

On the recordFebruary 16, 2022
The country is breaking apart. There`s a turning point where he`s going to have to take a stand.
Said by
Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Obama's reflection on the critical state of the nation and the need for decisive leadership.

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