Political Quotes

On the recordMay 4, 2008
And, so, you want to know who I am? You want to know what is me? It is a love for this country that made my life possible. Is it a belief in the American dream. That's why I'm in this race. That's what I'm fighting for.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Obama reassures voters about his identity and motivations for running.

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