On the recordJune 26, 2008
But we need them. We need them badly, not just my campaign, but the American people need their service, and their vision, and their wisdom... in the months and years to come.
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transcripts.cnn.comBarack Obama: “But we need them. We need them badly, not just my campaign, but the American people need their service, and their…”
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Obama expresses the necessity of Bill and Hillary Clinton's involvement for the benefit of his campaign and the American people.
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