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Barack Obama: Mr. Perry just got in the presidential race and I think that everybody who runs for president probably takes a little…

On the recordAugust 16, 2011
Mr. Perry just got in the presidential race and I think that everybody who runs for president probably takes a little bit of time before they start realizing this isn't like running for governor or senator or congress. You have to be more careful about what you say. But I will cut him some slack. He's only been at it for a few days now.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Obama comments on Rick Perry's early days in the presidential race, suggesting he needs to be more cautious with his words.

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