On the recordFebruary 9, 2007
We all made this journey for a reason. It's humbling, but in my heart I know you didn't come here just for me, you came here because you believe in what this country can be.
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presidency.ucsb.eduBarack Obama: “We all made this journey for a reason. It's humbling, but in my heart I know you didn't come here just for me, you came…”
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Obama addressing the reasons for his candidacy during his announcement speech.
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