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On the recordApril 28, 2008
After seeing Reverend Wright's performance, I felt as if there was a complete disregard for what the American people are going through.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Obama criticizes Wright for not acknowledging the struggles faced by the American people.

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