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On the recordMarch 13, 2008
And part of what my campaign has been about is how can we push the country into that direction, so that white America and black America are able to recognize this history, acknowledge it, but not engage in the blame and the anger that is counterproductive and doesn't lead us to actually helping our children lead a better life?
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois
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Obama discusses the need for unity and understanding in addressing racial issues in America.

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