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On the recordMay 21, 2008
You know, John McCain's having to deal with his -- Hagee, who said stuff that is mind-boggling. I don't attribute those statements to John McCain.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois
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Editor's note · Context

Barack Obama comments on John McCain's association with Pastor Hagee's controversial statements.

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