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Barack Obama: It's easy to rile up a crowd; nothing's easier than riling up a crowd by stoking anger and division. That's not what we…

On the recordOctober 9, 2008
It's easy to rile up a crowd; nothing's easier than riling up a crowd by stoking anger and division. That's not what we need right now in the United States.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Obama emphasizes the need for unity and seriousness in addressing national challenges.

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