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On the recordMarch 18, 2008
I want the Michigan delegation and the Florida delegation to be seated. And however the Democratic National Committee determines we can get that done, I'm happy to abide by those rules.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois
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Barack Obama expresses his desire for the Michigan and Florida delegations to be included in the Democratic National Convention.

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