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The more freely information flows, the stronger the society becomes, because then citizens of countries around the world can hold their own governments accountable. They can begin to think for themselves.

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Barack Obama
Age: 63
Born: 1961
Born: August 4
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And above all, children need our unconditional love - whether they succeed or make mistakes when life is easy and when life is tough.
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