Political Quotes

On the recordMay 14, 2008
I want to go mano-a-mano with Bush on this, because I'm the nominee now.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Commenting on Obama's decision to confront Bush during the campaign.

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