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Barack Obama: I am very fortunate to be able to hand the baton to my wise, skillful, and longtime counselor, Pete Rouse.

On the recordSeptember 30, 2010
I am very fortunate to be able to hand the baton to my wise, skillful, and longtime counselor, Pete Rouse.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Remarks on the Resignation of White House Chief of Staff Rahm I. Emanuel and the Appointment of Peter M. Rouse as Interim...

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