Weekly Presidential Address

The President addresses the people of North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota as they face down disastrous flooding. He speaks of what the government is doing, but also stresses that times of crisis like this are reminders of the need and opportunity Americans have to keep their dedication to service. Janet Napolitano is mentioned as one of the people coordinating the help as the head of Homeland Security.

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