Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 18, 2008
The belief that America is constantly changing and constantly improving, and we will never be perfect, but we can -- we can move in the direction of perfecting our union.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Obama expresses his vision of patriotism and the ongoing improvement of America.

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