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On the recordApril 28, 2008
And so when I start hearing comments about conspiracy theories and AIDS and suggestions that somehow Minister Farrakhan has been a great voice in the 20th century, then that goes directly at who I am and what I believe this country needs.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Obama addresses comments regarding conspiracy theories and his views on Farrakhan.

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