President of Chile Michelle Bachelet Jeria speaks at the 64th United Nations General Assembly at the UN in New York
Michelle Bachelet Jeria, President of Chile, speaks at the 64th United Nations General Assembly in the UN building in New York City on September 23, 2009. UPI/John Angelillo
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