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Barack Obama: I'm eager to receive his counsel and advice, especially when he disagrees.

On the recordApril 28, 2009
I'm eager to receive his counsel and advice, especially when he disagrees.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Remarks on Senator Arlen Specter's Decision to Join the Senate Democratic Caucus

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