Barack Obama actually said...

I have found for the first time my patriotism challenged, at times as a result of my own carelessness, more often as a result of the desire by some to score political points and raise fears and doubts about who I am and what I stand for.

Context

Obama reflects on the challenges to his patriotism during the campaign.

06/29/2008

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