After seeing Reverend Wright's performance, I felt as if there was a complete disregard for what the American people are going through.
Barack Obama: “After seeing Reverend Wright's performance, I felt as if there was a complete disregard for what the American people are…”
On the recordApril 28, 2008
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Obama criticizes Wright for not acknowledging the struggles faced by the American people.
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