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Barack Obama: I can't end up visiting you guys and shaking hands if I am going to get grilled every time I come down here.

On the recordJanuary 22, 2009
I can't end up visiting you guys and shaking hands if I am going to get grilled every time I come down here.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama expressing frustration about being questioned during a visit to the press area.

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