Political Quotes

On the recordNovember 8, 2007
As the son of a single mother, I don't accept an America that forces women to choose between their kids and their careers.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Obama Campaign Press Release - Obama Hosts Roundtable to Discuss Challenges Working Women Face

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