Obama: African Ebola outbreak can be overcome
Posted on AllSides August 6th, 2014
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Despite reports that African nations are overwhelmed by the deadly Ebola outbreak, President Obama on Wednesday expressed optimism that nations such as Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia eventually will get a handle on the worsening situation.
Speaking at a morning session of the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington, Mr. Obama said the outbreak — which has claimed more than 700 lives thus far — is just another challenge that Africa can overcome.
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