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Obama’s inaugural speech of hope

By Robert Shrimsley

Published: January 21 2009 20:02 | Last updated: January 21 2009 20:02

Ladies and gentlemen: the president of the United States.

“Every so often the oath is taken amidst gathering clouds and raging storms – obviously I’m speaking metaphorically here, it’s pretty sunny although it is damn cold.

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