On the recordJune 14, 2007
But he told us that of everything that's out there, his biggest dream is to someday stand in the front yard of his own home with his wife and kids, who will hug him and say, 'I love you, Daddy.'
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Obama highlighting the simple yet profound dream of a young man to have a loving family.
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