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On the recordMarch 17, 2008
It was the best speech of this campaign by anybody, eloquently and thoughtfully addressing the issue of race, and also showing us a great deal about Barack Obama as a leader.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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Gergen praises Obama's speech as a significant moment in the campaign.

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