Barack Obama: “I ran for President because for too long, the American Dream felt like…”

On the recordMay 18, 2011

I ran for President because for too long, the American Dream felt like it was slipping away for too many people.

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Democratic · Illinois

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Remarks at a Democratic National Committee Fundraiser

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