All statements by Barack Obama
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John McCain opposed bankruptcy protections for families "who were only in bankruptcy because of medical expenses they couldn't pay."

Barack Obama on Wednesday, June 11th, 2008 in a speech in Chicago, Ill. >>Details


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"She said, you know, 'I voted for it, but I hoped it wouldn't pass.' That was a quote on live TV."

Barack Obama on Sunday, February 10th, 2008 in a campaign rally in Alexandra, Va. >>Details


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