Political Quotes

On the recordNovember 9, 2014
Obviously, I'm incredibly thankful to James Clapper for the efforts that he made and I couldn't be happier for the families as we enter the holidays to know their loved ones are back.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

President Obama expressed gratitude to James Clapper for his role in securing the release of two Americans from North Korea.

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