"People do all sorts of things, but as I said before I continue to believe that Reverend Wright has been a leader in the south side. I think the church he built is outstanding. I think that he has preached in the past some wonderful sermons. He provided valuable contributions to my family, but at a certain point if what somebody says contradicts what you believe so fundamentally and then he questions whether or not you believe it in front of the national press club then that's enough."

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Barack Obama speaks about Reverend Wright's sermons and defends himself and his campaign.

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