Political Quotes

On the recordMay 31, 2008
I don't want to consider Christianity a place to avoid the real problems in the world.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Question and Answer Session Follwing the Decision to Resign from Trinity United Church of Christ

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