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Feb
East Room 5:15 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Hello, hello, hello. (Applause.) Hello! The House is here! Well, welcome to the White House, everyone. This is a special, special occasion. You know, I’d like to start by thanking the members of Congress who are here. And is — is Emanuel Cleaver here? I know that Al Green is here, and Jonathan Jackson is here. There you are. I gotcha. Okay, now I can see you. Thank you.I’m honored to host all of you at this special evening during Black History Month for a simple reason: History matters. (Applause.) History matters. Hi, guys. …
