On the recordMay 19, 2008
Our journey may be long, our work will be great, but we know in our hearts we are ready for change. We are ready to come together, and in this election, we are ready to believe again.
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transcripts.cnn.comBarack Obama: “Our journey may be long, our work will be great, but we know in our hearts we are ready for change. We are ready to come…”
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Obama expresses optimism and readiness for change in his campaign.
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