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Barack Obama: I think there's nothing wrong with us saying we want every single American to have opportunity. That's what this country…

On the recordOctober 29, 2008
I think there's nothing wrong with us saying we want every single American to have opportunity. That's what this country is all about.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama advocates for equal opportunities for all Americans.

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