“a stunning failure of leadership”
“This budget is the epitome of 'America Last.'”
“We are unstoppable.”
“Everything will get better.”
“I vowed not to let Israel or America’s friends in the Persian Gulf 'get hurt or fail in any way, shape, or form.'”
“I’m popular”

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On the recordJanuary 9, 2008
I don't wanna pit red America against blue America, I wanna be the President of the UNITED States of America.
Said by
Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois
Source
presidency.ucsb.edu

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Obama Campaign Press Release - Obama Campaign Announces Television Ad 'Moment' to Run in Nevada

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