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Barack Obama: “I would say that I am 95 percent cured, but there are times where -- there are times where I mess up.”

On the recordJune 22, 2009
I would say that I am 95 percent cured, but there are times where -- there are times where I mess up.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama discusses his struggle with nicotine addiction and the importance of legislation to prevent kids from starting smoking.

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