During this same period, the relationship between the United States and China has also seen a remarkable transformation -- again, through the talent, hard work and respected political leaders who have governed our countries over the last three decades.

WHITEHOUSE: U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue

The lads have put in so much hard work over the course of the season and we've got our reward.

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Since the President took office four years ago, America has begun the hard work of rebuilding our infrastructure: American workers have improved over 350, 000 miles of U.S. roads and more than 6, 000 miles of rail, and they have repaired or replaced over 20, 000 bridges.

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We chose hope over fear and hard work during hardship, confident that the age-old values that had guided our Nation through even its darkest days would be sufficient to meet the trials of our time.

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