On the recordDecember 19, 2007
First of all, Barack did start the -- he fired first.
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transcripts.cnn.comFirst of all, Barack did start the -- he fired first.
Gergen points out that Obama initiated the sharp contrasts in the campaign before Clinton responded.
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