Barack Obama actually said...

Today, once again, our country is piled high with difficulty, and Americans have put their trust in President-elect Barack Obama and Vice-President-elect Joe Biden to think and act anew.

Context

Statement by Congressman Rahm Emanuel Accepting the Position of White House Chief of Staff

11/06/2008

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