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On the recordMarch 18, 2008
My commitment to end the war is one that dates back to 2002. Senator Clinton's commitment to end the war dates back to her decision to run for president.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois
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transcripts.cnn.com

Editor's note · Context

Barack Obama asserts his long-standing commitment to ending the Iraq war compared to Hillary Clinton's.

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