Barack Obama said "It is outrageous that what began as a journey to visit and care for her 93 year old mother became such a terrible ordeal." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordSeptember 2, 2007

It is outrageous that what began as a journey to visit and care for her 93 year old mother became such a terrible ordeal.

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