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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Nov 14, 2007

The overall strategy has failed, because we have not seen any change in behavior among Iraq's political leaders. And that is the essence of what we should be trying to do in Iraq. That's why I'm going to bring this war to a close.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Nov 14, 2007

What we have to do is create a comprehensive solution to the problem. Now, I have already stated that as president I will make sure that we finally have the kind of border security that we need. That's step number one.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Nov 14, 2007

Politics didn't lead me to working folks - working folks led me into politics.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Nov 14, 2007

What the American people are looking for right now is straight answers to tough questions.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Nov 13, 2007

If they can upset Hillary Clinton, and win in Iowa, that really will help them propel them to the next stop, which is New Hampshire.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Nov 13, 2007

Many say he found his mojo. He was fired up. He made an impassioned speech over the weekend.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Nov 13, 2007

It's easier to understand why the Clinton campaign would rather plant their questions than answer them.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Nov 13, 2007

We need to make sure that the next success story - the next Google - happens here in America.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Nov 13, 2007

Together, we could open up government and invite citizens in, while connecting all of America to 21st century broadband.

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Hillary Clinton
@hillaryclinton· Democratic · NY· Nov 13, 2007

As president, I will not support driver's licenses for undocumented people and will press for comprehensive immigration reform.

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Barack Obama
@barackobama· Democratic · IL· Nov 12, 2007

What you need, what America needs, is a President who will fight for you when it's hard, and not just when it's politically convenient.

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