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Barack Obama: “I think it's important for us to have these conversations with him and see if we can work together.”

On the recordJanuary 22, 2007
I think it's important for us to have these conversations with him and see if we can work together.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama emphasizes the importance of dialogue and collaboration with the president on health care and energy proposals.

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