Barack Obama said "Somebody who's not just telling the American people what they want to hear but telling the American people what they need to hear." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordOctober 21, 2007

Somebody who's not just telling the American people what they want to hear but telling the American people what they need to hear.

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Democratic · Illinois

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Obama Campaign Press Release - Obama Files to Appear on New Hampshire Ballot

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