Barack Obama said "Our primary interest is making sure that whatever government emerges in Pakistan is viewed as legitimate." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordDecember 29, 2007

Our primary interest is making sure that whatever government emerges in Pakistan is viewed as legitimate.

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Interview with Tim Russert on NBC News' 'Meet the Press'

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