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Obama should cherish Taiwan democracy

Source: Taiwan News

Taipei : Taiwan | 2 months ago

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When he appealed to American voters with a call for "change we can believe in," Democratic President Barack Hussein Obama was hoping to lead the United States and the world community into a new era to heal the fragile global economy, ease constant regional conflicts, finally take serious action to cope...

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News Source: Taiwan News | 2 months ago

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News Source: Taiwan News | 2 months ago

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