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On the recordOctober 12, 2024
The idea of intentionally trying to deceive people in their most desperate and vulnerable moments. And my question is, when did that become okay?
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Barack Obama questions the morality of deceiving people during crises.

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