I think that I'm a better speechwriter than my speechwriters. I know m…

Barack Obama
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I think that I'm a better speechwriter than my speechwriters. I know more about policies on any particular issue than my policy directors. And I'll tell you right now that I'm gonna think I'm a better political director than my political director. ✨ Battle Plans by Ryan Lizza, www.newyorker.com. November 17, 2008.
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