On the recordFebruary 11, 2009
Although we are responsible for our own fates, in the end, there are certain things we cannot do on our own.
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transcripts.cnn.comBarack Obama: “Although we are responsible for our own fates, in the end, there are certain things we cannot do on our own.”
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Obama emphasizes the need for collective effort in addressing challenges, referencing the importance of unity.
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