Now I know that they must be working hand in hand with the Lagosian.

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Now I know that these proposals will not make me the insurance industry woman of the year.

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Now I know that all of us here tonight are brought together by a really great and vital mission.

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Now I know that they devour the world, leaving nothing in its place.

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Now I know that those ribbons are symbols of breast cancer awareness.

NPR: A Male Perspective on Breast Cancer

Now I know that none of this is going to be easy.

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Now I know that some of those kids played in the local Parks and Recreation basketball league, where I help coach a team each year.

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Now I know that looks a little close...but I had to.

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I'm surprised, now that I know, that we got in from Damascus, Syria.

NPR: The Scene at London's Heathrow Airport

Now, I know that one look at me and most women would go mad with desire.

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Now, I know that part of Ambassador Rice's mission is to strengthen the U.N.

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Now, I know that the Governor is having to make these same tough choices.

WHITEHOUSE: Town Hall in Los Angeles

Now, I know that all of you have a lot going on in your lives.

WHITEHOUSE: Remarks by the First Lady at Girls Inc. of Omaha Event

Now, I know that, as I said at the beginning, our task in Iraq is not yet completed.

WHITEHOUSE: Ending the War, Saluting the Troops

Now, I know that what you're doing doesn't always feel easy at times.

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Come on. (Laughter.) Now, I know that was quite a show.

WHITEHOUSE: The White House

Now, I know that many of you share my frustration sometimes, in terms of the state of the peace process.

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Now, I know that not all countries in this body share this particular understanding of the protection of free speech.

WHITEHOUSE: Remarks by the President to the UN General Assembly

Now, I know that trade policy has been one of those longstanding divides between business and labor, between Democrats and Republicans.

WHITEHOUSE: President Obama Addresses Business Roundtable

Now, I know that the flight attendant was protecting herself, the airline, and even me: What if it was a heart attack?

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Now, I know that some of you will disagree with this assessment.

WHITEHOUSE: President Obama at 2011 AIPAC Policy Conference

Now, I know that some in my own party will argue that we can't address the deficit or freeze government spending when so many are still hurting.

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Now, I know that all of you remember last year, when I filled out my bracket -- (laughter) -- I picked North Carolina to win it all.

WHITEHOUSE: President Obama Welcomes the Duke Blue Devils

Now, I know that I can do better than that.

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Now, I know that my first step with any decision involving money and other people is, am I using money to help row the boat, or is this MY part of an equitable relationship?

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Now, I know that as your generation looks back on that struggle, and on the many liberation movements of the past century, you may think that all of the great moral struggles have already been won.

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Now -- now, I know that the price of tuition is higher than ever, which is why, if you are willing to volunteer in your neighborhood or give back to your community or serve your country, we will make sure that you can afford a higher education.

CNN: Obama speech to Congress focuses on economy

Losing a job always feel like a big failure, so in that sense I have failed, but I now know that failure is a precursor to success, and often, being open to failure leads to success.

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Now that I know about the serial numbers, I'm thinking, That's it for me.

NPR: Excerpt: 'Then We Came to the End'

The darkness has largely subsided, and I now know that war can give you a valuable sense of perspective.

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