On the recordMay 7, 2008
I'm actually looking forward to it. If we're successful, I don't want to get ahead of myself here. Senator Clinton is a very formidable candidate.
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Obama expresses his readiness for the upcoming phase of the campaign against McCain while acknowledging Clinton's strength.
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