Town Hall with Young African Leaders August 3, 2010

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President Barack Obama gathers the young African leaders to inspire the next generation to build a better, more stable and more prosperous continent.

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THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Thank you. (Applause) Thank you, everybody, please have a seat. Have a seat.

Well, good afternoon, everybody.

AUDIENCE: Good afternoon.

THE PRESIDENT: Welcome to the White House, and welcome to the United States of America. And that includes even our friends from Ghana, who beat us in the World Cup. (Laughter) Where are you? Over there? That's all right. It was close. We'll see you in 2014. (Laughter)

It's my great privilege to welcome all of you to this Young African Leaders Forum. You've joined us from nearly 50 countries. You reflect the extraordinary history and diversity of the continent. You've already distinguished yourselves as leaders

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