Political Quotes

On the recordApril 27, 2008
I didn't get in this race to run against Senator Clinton. I ran to run against unemployment. I ran to run against lack of educational opportunity. I ran to run against lack of health care and substandard housing and a war that we should not have fought.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Obama emphasizes his campaign's focus on broader issues rather than personal attacks.

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