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On the recordJune 4, 2008
She has been an extraordinary candidate. She's been an extraordinary public servant for years now. She ran as tough a race as could be imagined.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Obama praises Clinton's candidacy and public service while discussing the vice presidential decision.

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