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Barack Obama: “He's been very supportive. I thought he showed extraordinary restraint in a fairly provocative interview while he was on…”

On the recordAugust 6, 2008
He's been very supportive. I thought he showed extraordinary restraint in a fairly provocative interview while he was on his trip.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Barack Obama praises Bill Clinton's support and restraint in public discussions.

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