Political Quotes

On the recordAugust 17, 2024
You know, I used to play basketball, and if you weren't a little nervous before the big game, you probably wouldn't play a good game.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Obama discussing his nerves before delivering a significant speech at the convention.

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