01/12/2009
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"You know, I hope that it can be resolved by the courts and by the state party, because, obviously, we want as many people as possible to be able to participate."
"I certainly have the highest regard for both Senator Obama and Senator Edwards. I have worked with them; I have supported them in their previous runs for office."
"I think that what's most important is that Senator Obama and I agree completely that neither race nor gender should be a part of this campaign."
"I do think that being president is the chief executive officer. And I respect what Barack said about setting the vision, setting the tone, bringing people together."