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Jeff Jacoby

Obama's missed opportunity in Cairo

By Jeff Jacoby
Globe Columnist / June 7, 2009

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What the Brandenburg Gate was for Ronald Reagan in 1987, Cairo University could have been for Obama. Reagan seized the moment, spoke the truth, and helped liberate half a continent. All Obama did was give a speech. (Full article: 759 words)

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