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Barack Obama: I think we can all agree that raising our children and caring for our loved ones is the most important job we have.

On the recordJuly 9, 2008
I think we can all agree that raising our children and caring for our loved ones is the most important job we have.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Remarks at the Clinton-Obama Breakfast Fundraiser in New York City

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