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I had a lot of experience with people

By Presidential - Posted on 16 April 2009

History and experience tell us that moral progress comes not in comfortable and complacent times, but out of trial and confusion.
I am acutely aware that you have not elected me as your President by your ballots, so I ask you to confirm me with your prayers.
I cannot imagine any other country in the world where the opposition would seek, and the chief executive would allow, the dissemination of his most private and personal conversations with his staff, which, to be honest, do not exactly confer sainthood on anyone concerned.
I had a lot of experience with people smarter than I am.
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