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Secret Draft of Obama’s Second Inaugural Address Revealed

By Troy Senik
Wednesday, November 16 2011

MEMORANDUM
FROM: The Office of Presidential Speechwriting TO: POTUS, Senior Staff RE: Second Inaugural Address
Mr. President - As you know, all of us on the speechwriting staff hold both your writing skills and your political savvy in the highest regard. That is why we approach the task of refining the draft copy of your second inaugural address (dated November 3, 2004) that we recently received with such care. While we continue to believe that remarks relating to governing the country or advancing the upcoming campaign should take precedence, we understand…

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