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Barack Obama: You know, she is somebody who I needed advice and counsel from. She is one of the most thoughtful public officials that…

On the recordNovember 16, 2008
You know, she is somebody who I needed advice and counsel from. She is one of the most thoughtful public officials that we have.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama discusses the potential of Hillary Clinton being in his Cabinet and acknowledges her value as an advisor.

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