Barack Obama actually said...

I found, for the first time, my patriotism challenged at times as a result of my own carelessness. More often as a result of the desire by some to score political points and raise fears and doubts about who I am and what I stand for.

Context

Obama reflects on the challenges to his patriotism due to political attacks.

06/29/2008

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