Barack Obama: “I don't believe in 'can't.' I don't believe in giving up.”

On the recordOctober 26, 2009

I don't believe in 'can't.' I don't believe in giving up.

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Remarks at a Rally for Gubernatorial Candidate R. Creigh Deeds in Norfolk

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