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Barack Obama: Education was the gateway to opportunity for me. It was the gateway for Michelle. It was the gateway for most of you.

On the recordSeptember 6, 2012
Education was the gateway to opportunity for me. It was the gateway for Michelle. It was the gateway for most of you.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Acceptance of the Democratic nomination for President

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