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1 Dec 2008

Uncut: Obama Announces Security Team

President-elect Barack Obama announces his national security team, including Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton and current Defense Secretary Robert Gates.

"… a new mission as soon as I take office. Responsibly ending the war in Iraq. Through a successful transition to Iraqi control. We will ensure that we have the strategy and resources. To succeed against al-Qaeda and …" at 5:38

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26 Nov 2008

Is Keeping Gates Wrong Move?

Some say President-elect Barack Obama should start fresh and not retain Defense Secretary Robert Gates.

"… the luxury of concentrating on just the most immediate problem ending the war in Iraq. Now that he's expected to stay on he's going to have to help president Obama with a much wider range of challenges …" at 1:28

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24 Nov 2008

Obama Cabinet: Right Moves Made?

President-elect Barack Obama's top advisor says those who serve in the new White House Cabinet will be partners, not employees.

"… supporters particularly those supporters who were energized by their opposition to the Iraq War who look at this and saying. Wait a second this isn't the kind of change I was don't. …" at 1:03

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17 Nov 2008

Clinton As Secretary Of State?

The thought of Sen. Hillary Clinton as secretary of state is winning President-elect Barack Obama some praise on both sides of the aisle.

"… to totally. Obliterate them and Clinton wants ridiculed Obama's opposition to the war in Iraq. …" at 0:55

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12 Nov 2008

McCain Trades Laughs With Leno

Sen. John McCain trades jokes about the media and his chances at winning with Jay Leno on the "Tonight Show."

"… now. Imagine this if the main issue that may have remained the Iraq War even the outcome might have been different. The frog had wings yeah. And you have some won't finish at find that I'd …" at 0:06

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11 Nov 2008

Vets Past And Present Honored

The day was marked in cities and towns across the state, with heartfelt tributes honoring sacrifice and service.

"… with all who have served in the military. He was accompanied by Iraq War veteran Tammy Duckworth who lost her legs in combat and run on ran unsuccessfully for congress in Illinois. …" at 2:49

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11 Nov 2008

Obama Lays Wreath At Chicago Memorial

President-elect Barack Obama lays a wreath at a Chicago memorial to mark Veterans Day. He was with Illinois Veterans Affairs Director Tammy Duckworth, an Iraq war vet who lost both her legs.

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11 Nov 2008

Transition Moves Forward

Barack Obama's transition team held a briefing Tuesday unveiling strict ethics rules for the new administration. Aides cautioned not to expect Cabinet appointments this week.

"… the nation's veterans. President elect Barack Obama marked veterans' day Chicago joining Iraq War veteran Tammy Duckworth -- lane memorial wreath. This says buzz about his transition continued reporters lined up -- transition headquarters in Washington. …" at 0:07

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6 Nov 2008

Obama Transition Moving Forward

President-elect Barack Obama's transition into the Oval Office picked up steam on Thursday with his first high-level appointment.

"… Ranging from the financial markets to the war in Iraq meantime outside the White House preparations are under way for transition festivities. Workers are already building viewing stands for inauguration day. And …" at 1:18

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6 Nov 2008

Bush Promises Smooth Transition

President George W. Bush tells White House workers he'll "sprint to the finish" as he wraps up his eight years in office, but at the same time he'll make sure the transition to an Obama administration is a smooth one.

"… team on ongoing policy issues. Ranging from the financial markets to the war in Iraq. I look forward to discussing those issues. With the president elect early next week. Offices when the White House -- work repairing …" at 2:23

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