The role of citizen in our democracy does not end with your vote. ✨ Se…

Barack Obama
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The role of citizen in our democracy does not end with your vote. ✨ Second Presidential Election Victory Speech, delivered 7 November 2012, McCormick Place Chicago, Illinois
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