Political Quotes

On the recordJune 27, 2006
The politicians have come, and they're clapping kind of off rhythm. To the choir. We don't need that.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama warns that any demonstrations of faith by politicians must be genuine and not just performative.

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