As somebody who took the same historic journey as Senator Clinton, who watched her campaign and debate, I know first hand how good she is, how tough she is, how passionate she is, how committed she is to the causes that brought all of us here today. I am proud to call her a friend.
On the recordJune 26, 2008
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Obama expresses admiration for Clinton and acknowledges their shared campaign journey.
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