Rosa ParksI would like to be known as a person who is concerned about freedom and equality and justice and prosperity for all people.
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In his acceptance speech as the 2012 Presidential Election winner, Barack Obama said, “I would like to be known as a person who is concerned about freedom and equality and justice and prosperity for all people.” He was signaling his commitment to continue the work he had done as President.
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