On the recordApril 28, 2008
There's been great damage. You know, it may have been unintentional on his part but, you know, I do not see that relationship being the same after this.
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transcripts.cnn.com“There's been great damage. You know, it may have been unintentional on his part but, you know, I do not see that relationship being the same after this.”
Obama discusses the lasting impact of Wright's comments on their relationship.
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