Barack Obama said "I am sick and tired of Democrats thinking that the only way to look tough on national security is by talking and acting like George Bush Republicans." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordNovember 10, 2007

I am sick and tired of Democrats thinking that the only way to look tough on national security is by talking and acting like George Bush Republicans.

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Democratic · Illinois

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Interview with Tim Russert on NBC News' "Meet the Press

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