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A Conversation with Barack Obama Michele Norris talks with Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL), who gained a national profile when he spoke last year at the Democratic Convention. Obama points out that as 99th-ranked senator in seniority in the minority party, discipline and prioritization are key to achieving his goals.

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A Conversation with Barack Obama

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A Conversation with Barack Obama

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Michele Norris talks with Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL), who gained a national profile when he spoke last year at the Democratic Convention. Obama points out that as 99th-ranked senator in seniority in the minority party, discipline and prioritization are key to achieving his goals.