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Barack Obama: “I am interested in fixing the system. And I think that's what all Americans, African-Americans, as well as whites, as…”

On the recordSeptember 13, 2005
I am interested in fixing the system. And I think that's what all Americans, African-Americans, as well as whites, as well as Hispanics, want to see happen is making sure we're prepared for the next time out.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois
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Editor's note · Context

Senator Obama emphasizes the importance of improving the system to better prepare for future disasters.

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