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Sunday, December 16th, 2012

Quotation
Can we say that we’re truly doing enough to give all the children of this country the chance they deserve to live out their lives in happiness and with purpose? I’ve been reflecting on this the last few days, and if we’re honest with ourselves, the answer is no. We’re not doing enough. And we will have to change.
— Excerpt from President Barack Obama’s speech honoring victims of the horrific mass shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut, earlier tonight.

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