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Weekly Address: Celebrating the Summer Olympics and Paralympics

Summary: 
President Obama congratulates all of the American athletes competing in the Olympics and Paralympics, who have inspired us all with their hard work, determination, and their indomitable spirit as they present the best of America to the rest of the world

President Obama congratulates all of the American athletes competing in the Olympics and Paralympics this summer. These men and women have inspired us all with their hard work, determination, and their indomitable spirit as they present the best of America to the rest of the world. The President tells our Olympic and Paralympic competitors that the American people could not be prouder of them, and thanks them for reminding us that we are one people, and by working together we can achieve great things.

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