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Barack Obama: I think this was a mistake. I think I screwed up. And I take responsibility for it.

On the recordFebruary 2, 2009
I think this was a mistake. I think I screwed up. And I take responsibility for it.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

President Obama acknowledges his error in handling the Daschle appointment.

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