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Barack Obama: “Somebody gave me an education. I wasn't born with a silver spoon in my mouth. Michelle wasn't. But somebody gave us a…”

On the recordApril 18, 2012
Somebody gave me an education. I wasn't born with a silver spoon in my mouth. Michelle wasn't. But somebody gave us a chance.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama discusses his background and the opportunities he received, which some interpreted as a jab at Mitt Romney.

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