Barack Obama said "Because of giants like Willie that someone like me could even think about running for President." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordNovember 23, 2015

Because of giants like Willie that someone like me could even think about running for President.

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Remarks on Presenting the Presidential Medal of Freedom

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