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    Obama Speaks on Race and His Pastor

    Today in Philadelphia, Senator Barack Obama repeated his objections to the controversial sermons delivered by Rev. Jeremiah Wright , the former pastor of his Chicago church. In a campaign speech, Obama said it was time for America to "move beyond some of our old racial wounds." New York Times reporter Jeff Zeleny was at the speech.

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    KCRW placeholderBy Lawrence O'Donnell • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Today in Philadelphia, Senator Barack Obama repeated his objections to the controversial sermons delivered by Rev. Jeremiah Wright, the former pastor of his Chicago church. In a campaign speech, Obama said it was time for America to "move beyond some of our old racial wounds." New York Times reporter Jeff Zeleny was at the speech.

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    1 of 3
    Gun Battle in the US Supreme Court
    1. 1:47Obama Speaks on Race and His PastorYou’re reading this
    2. 7:42The Supreme Court Considers the Right to Bear Arms
    3. 41:34Dalai Lama to Step Down if Tibet Gets 'Out of Control'
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