On the recordApril 22, 2007
I still believe that America is the last, best hope of Earth. We just have to show the world why this is so.
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presidency.ucsb.edu“I still believe that America is the last, best hope of Earth. We just have to show the world why this is so.”
Obama expressing his belief in America's role as a global leader during his speech.
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