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On the recordJune 4, 2007
Ministers, it's time to unite behind our faith and help all of God's children around the world and here at home realize that we are all surgeons. Our faith, the word and his will are the instruments we need to take the bullets out.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Obama urging religious leaders to unite in faith to heal the nation's wounds and address its challenges.

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