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Barack Obama: “I just want to emphasize the degree to which we are in serious times and this is a really serious job. This is not…”

On the recordMay 5, 2016
I just want to emphasize the degree to which we are in serious times and this is a really serious job. This is not entertainment. This is not a reality show.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama stresses the seriousness of the presidential race and the need for candidates to meet high standards.

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