“a stunning failure of leadership”
“This budget is the epitome of 'America Last.'”
“We are unstoppable.”
“Everything will get better.”
“I vowed not to let Israel or America’s friends in the Persian Gulf 'get hurt or fail in any way, shape, or form.'”
“I’m popular”

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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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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois
Source
presidency.ucsb.edu

Editor's note · Context

Obama highlighting the simple yet profound dream of a young man to have a loving family.

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