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Barack Obama: Helen wished for world peace, no -- no prejudice. But she and I also had a common birthday wish. She said she hopes for…

On the recordAugust 3, 2009
Helen wished for world peace, no -- no prejudice. But she and I also had a common birthday wish. She said she hopes for a real health care reform bill.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama shares a birthday wish with Helen Thomas, emphasizing the importance of health care reform.

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