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On the recordFebruary 29, 2012
The bottom line is that, as exciting and fun as 2008 was, at least in retrospect, the stakes are higher this time.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Remarks at an Obama Victory Fund 2012 Fundraiser in New York City

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