Barack Obama: “In the face of war, you believe there can be peace. In the face of…”

On the recordFebruary 9, 2007

In the face of war, you believe there can be peace. In the face of despair, you believe there can be hope.

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Obama discussing the hope and belief of the American people in his presidential candidacy announcement.

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Barack Obama: “In the face of war, you believe there can be peace. In the face of despair, you believe there can be hope.”