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April 19, 2011

AP: At Easter prayer session, Obama says political struggles pale next to those of Jesus

by Mark S. Smith
The Associated Press

Pausing to observe Holy Week amidst war and the policy struggles, President Barack Obama said on Tuesday that the agony of Jesus Christ through death and resurrection puts mere political struggle "in perspective."

For the second year running, Obama hosted an Easter prayer breakfast at the White House, and the East Room was filled with administration officials and clergy from across the country.

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