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On the recordMay 19, 2008
You know, 15 months ago, in the depths of winter, it was in this great state where we took the first steps of an unlikely journey to change America.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois
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Obama reflects on the beginning of his campaign and the journey towards changing America.

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