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Edward M. Kennedy: “I believe that a wave of change is moving across America if we know not turn to aside, if we dare to set our course for…”

On the recordJanuary 27, 2008
I believe that a wave of change is moving across America if we know not turn to aside, if we dare to set our course for the shores of hope. My friends, I ask you to join in this historic journey to have the courage to choose change. It is time again for a new generation of leadership. It is time now for Barack Obama!
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Edward M. Kennedy
Massachusetts

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Senator Kennedy endorses Barack Obama, emphasizing the need for change and new leadership.

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