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On the recordAugust 17, 2024
If I'm as eloquent as they are when they tell me what their hopes and dreams are, then I think I'll be successful.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Barack Obama reflects on the importance of connecting with voters' hopes and dreams during his keynote speech.

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