Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 11, 2008
We call it the American dream, because it's a dream we have for ourselves and our own families, but it's a dream we have for everybody.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Obama speaks about the American dream and the need for economic fairness.

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