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Barack Obama: “In the face of impossible odds, ordinary people can do extraordinary things.”

On the recordMay 18, 2007
In the face of impossible odds, ordinary people can do extraordinary things.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama highlighting the power of perseverance and resilience during his commencement speech.

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