On the recordMay 19, 2008
He represents the policies of the past. He represents the tactics with the past. We represent change.
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transcripts.cnn.comBarack Obama: “He represents the policies of the past. He represents the tactics with the past. We represent change.”
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Obama contrasts his campaign's message of change with John McCain's representation of past policies.
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