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Barack Obama: “We can tell everyone what they need to hear about the challenges we face. We can seek to regain not just an office but…”

On the recordApril 21, 2008
We can tell everyone what they need to hear about the challenges we face. We can seek to regain not just an office but the trust of the American people; that their leaders in Washington will tell them the truth. That's the choice in this election.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama emphasizes the importance of trust and addressing challenges in the upcoming election.

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