On the recordMarch 16, 2008
The statements that were the source of controversy from Reverend Wright were wrong, and I strongly condemn them. I think the caricature that's being painted of him is not accurate.
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transcripts.cnn.comBarack Obama: “The statements that were the source of controversy from Reverend Wright were wrong, and I strongly condemn them. I think…”
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Obama addresses the controversy surrounding his pastor's statements and emphasizes the need to understand the perspective of the black church community.
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