On the recordSeptember 23, 2008
Presidents are going have to deal with more than one thing at a time. It is not necessary for us to think that we can only do one thing and suspend everything else.
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Obama responds to McCain's decision to suspend his campaign, emphasizing the need for multitasking in leadership.
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