Political Quotes

On the recordNovember 19, 2006
Absolutely. I think -- I think the American people, at their core, are a decent people. I think that we still have prejudice in our midst, but I think that the vast majority of Americans are willing -- are willing to judge people on the basis of, you know, their ideas and their character.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama expresses optimism about the potential for a person of color to be elected president.

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