When he assumed the presidency, he became determined to open up more opportunities for individuals like himself.

上任校长之后，他决心提供更多上哈佛的机会给像自己这样出身的人们。

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The original argument for the Obama presidency was that this was a new, open-minded and liberal man intent on elevating the common good.

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But this persistent stream of disaffection points to cracks in Mr Putin's armour, which may split open if he fails to meet the multitude of contradictory expectations as his presidency trundles forward.

BBC: Russian press puzzles over Putin

Free and fair elections in September for the presidency and for the parliament, constitutional changes that facilitate a more open and more democratic process -- these are some of the things that I know we've spoken directly with the Egyptians about.

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