Barack Obama: “The vice presidency is the most important decision that I'll make…”

On the recordJuly 7, 2008

The vice presidency is the most important decision that I'll make before I'm president. And it's something that I take very seriously.

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Democratic · Illinois

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Obama emphasizes the significance of choosing a vice presidential candidate.

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