“We continue on a daily basis very successfully to degrade Iran’s ability to target ships.”
“We did a pause to try to get an agreement with the Iranian people to allow oil to flow without them attacking it.”
“One of the mistakes which some political analysts make is to think that their enemies should be our enemies.”
“The only reason why the U.S. is conducting strikes is against assets of Iran that are being used to attack global commercial shipping.”
“We cannot afford to leave Tennessee behind.”

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On the recordJanuary 20, 2008
African-Americans should vote for what's best for them, their children, and this country.
Said by
Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois
Source
transcripts.cnn.com

Editor's note · Context

Obama responds to the notion that African-Americans should vote based on feelings rather than what is best for the nation.

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