“The realities are that, you know, as a black man, you know, Barack can get shot going to the gas station, you know.”
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The realities are that, you know, as a black man, you know, Barack can get shot going to the gas station, you know.
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Exercise is really important to me - it's therapeutic. So if I'm ever feeling tense or stressed or like I'm about to have a meltdown, I'll put on my iPod and head to the gym or out on a bike ride along Lake Michigan with the girls.
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And in my own life, in my own small way, I've tried to give back to this country that has given me so much. That's why I left a job at a law firm for a career in public service, working to empower young people to volunteer in their communities. Because I believe that each of us - no matter what our age or background or walk of life - each of us has something to contribute to the life of this nation.
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Together, we can help make sure that every family that walks into a restaurant can make an easy, healthy choice.
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