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Obama set to host leader from Myanmar at the White House

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President Obama will become the first U.S. president in nearly 50 years to host a leader from Myanmar at the White House. And he may not mention the name “Burma.” Alex Wagner discusses the historic meeting and the meaning behind the names.May.20.2013

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