Obama defends his patriotism

Monday, June 30, 2008 | 5:19 p.m. CDT; updated 7:17 a.m. CDT, Tuesday, July 22, 2008

INDEPENDENCE — Flanked by American flags, Barack Obama forcefully defended his patriotism Monday against anyone who would challenge it, declaring he wouldn’t stand still for persistent loyalty rumors aimed at sinking his presidential campaign.

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