Barack Obama: “At some point you need to see them take advantage, or else it doesn't…”

On the recordFebruary 10, 2024

At some point you need to see them take advantage, or else it doesn't really matter.

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Barack Obama: “At some point you need to see them take advantage, or else it doesn't really matter.”