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Barack Obama: Chicago, in 3 days, you have the chance to set the direction of this State and this country for years to come.

On the recordOctober 29, 2010
Chicago, in 3 days, you have the chance to set the direction of this State and this country for years to come.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Remarks at a Democratic National Committee Rally in Chicago

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