Biden tells Morehouse graduates that he hears their voices of protest over the war in Gaza
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President Joe Biden addressed Morehouse College graduates during his commencement speech, acknowledging their voices of protest over the Israel-Hamas war, and calling for an immediate cease-fire to stop the fighting and bring home the hostages taken by Hamas.

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