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"When I ran for office in 2007, 2008, I did not say, 'Yes I can.' I said, 'Yes we can,'" Obama said in his closing remarks. "God bless you, love you. Thank you, New Orleans! God bless America."

Obama was holding the town hall to tout efforts during his tenure and urge voters to stay involved in the presidential election this year, part of his post-State of the Union road tour this week.