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On the recordOctober 9, 2008
It's easy to rile up a crowd. Nothing's easier than riling up a crowd by stoking anger and division. Well, that's not what we need right now in the United States. The times are too serious; the challenges too great.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Barack Obama emphasizes the need for unity and seriousness in addressing national challenges, contrasting his approach with that of his opponent.

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