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We, the people, still believe that our obligations as Americans are not just to ourselves, but to all posterity.
Barack Obama
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Barack Obama
Age: 63
Born: 1961
Born: August 4
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[The] United States is proud to stand with you as your strongest ally and greatest friend. I see this visit as an opportunity to reaffirm the unbreakable bond between our nations, to restate America's unwavering commitment to Israel's security, and to speak directly to Israel and to your neighbors.
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We also recommit to supporting tribal self-determination, security, and prosperity for all Native Americans. While we cannot erase the scourges or broken promises of our past, we will move ahead together in writing a new, brighter chapter in our joint history.
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Generally speaking, people who know me will tell you that my public persona is not that different from my private persona.
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