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My fellow Americans, I'm speaking to you tonight from behind the Resolute Desk in the Oval

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Office.

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In this sacred space, I'm surrounded by portraits of extraordinary American presidents.

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Thomas Jefferson wrote the immortal words that guide this nation.

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George Washington showed us presidents are not kings.

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Abraham Lincoln, who implored us to reject malice.

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Franklin Roosevelt, who inspired us to reject fear.

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I'd review this office, but I love my country more.

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It's been the honor of my life to serve as your president.

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But in the defense of democracy, which is at stake, I think is more important than any

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