“Joan Sebastian Guerrero should still be alive.”
“This President needs guardrails, not a blank check”
“I cannot vote to fund an illegal war with no justification, no set goal, and no exit strategy.”
“This cannot be acceptable in America.”
“Federal investment like this can transform lives and economies.”
“Anyone responsible for wrongdoing must be held accountable.”

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On the recordJuly 26, 2004
The hope of a skinny kid with a funny name who believes that America has a place for him too.
Said by
Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois
Source
presidency.ucsb.edu

Editor's note · Context

Barack Obama reflecting on his own journey and the inclusivity of America during his keynote speech.

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