The south is not the friendliest place for African-Americans. It's been a difficult time for the president to present himself in a very positive light as a leader.
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Mary Landrieu discusses the challenges President Obama faces in the South due to racial dynamics.
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I ask unanimous consent to have up to 5 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
The Senator from North Dakota can do his closing and then I will yield to the Senator from California. Would that be OK?
I thank the Presiding Officer. First of all, let me associate myself with the remarks of my cosponsor, Senator Hoeven, who before he had to slip out the door to take a call relative to this vote was really very clear on so many important…





