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Barack Obama: You know what, I understand your list, I know that your husband can be a problem but I need you.

On the recordJanuary 10, 2010
You know what, I understand your list, I know that your husband can be a problem but I need you.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama acknowledged the challenges Hillary Clinton faced regarding her husband while urging her to take the Secretary of State position.

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