Barack Obama said "America is a country that hasn't come easily. In our brief history, we have been tested by revolution and slavery, war and depression, and great movements for social, civil, and equal rights." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMay 6, 2007

America is a country that hasn't come easily. In our brief history, we have been tested by revolution and slavery, war and depression, and great movements for social, civil, and equal rights.

Said by

Barack Obama

Democratic · Illinois

Source

presidency.ucsb.edu

Editor's note · Context

Obama discussing the challenges America has faced and overcome during his speech to the Detroit Economic Club.

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