Barack Obama: “Somebody pointed out how much gray hair I have now compared to what I…”

On the recordMarch 4, 2009

Somebody pointed out how much gray hair I have now compared to what I looked like when I started this race. And 19 months is a long time.

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President Obama reflects on the changes in his appearance, particularly his hair, since starting his presidential campaign.

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