On the recordJanuary 29, 2009
I think we're in a moment of history where probably the most important thing we need to do is to bring the country together.
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transcripts.cnn.com“I think we're in a moment of history where probably the most important thing we need to do is to bring the country together.”
Obama reiterates the importance of unity during a pivotal time in history.
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