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When Mr Obama's campaign was beset with criticism over his relationship with the Reverend Jeremiah Wright, the then-senator gave an eloquent and widely-lauded assessment the state of race relations in American society.

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On Tuesday evening, Mr Obama chose to address the BP oil spill crisis from the illustrious Oval Office, a location soaked in historical importance and shrouded in seriousness, where past presidents have spoken of wars, tragedies and struggles. Mr Obama announced that Navy Secretary Ray Mabus would be charged with developing a long-term plan to rehabilitate the Gulf Coast, restoring its "unique beauty and bounty".

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