Of all the rocks upon which we build our lives, we are reminded today …

Barack Obama
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Of all the rocks upon which we build our lives, we are reminded today that family is the most important. And we are called to recognize and honor how critical every father is to that foundation. They are teachers and coaches. They are mentors and role models. They are examples of success and the men who constantly push us toward it. ✨ Barack Obama's Father’s Day speech, www.nytimes.com. June 15, 2008.
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