On the recordJuly 25, 2007
It's no longer sufficient for us to trot out the old formulas, the old tired phrases. If we want fundamental change, then we can't be afraid to talk to our enemies.
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Senator Obama emphasizes the need for a new approach in politics and foreign relations.
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