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Barack Obama: We're not going to agree on every single issue, but what we have to do is to be able to create an atmosphere when we…

On the recordDecember 17, 2008
We're not going to agree on every single issue, but what we have to do is to be able to create an atmosphere when we -- where we can disagree without being disagreeable and then focus on those things that we hold in common as Americans.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama emphasizes the importance of creating a respectful dialogue despite disagreements.

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