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Speaking on St. Louis radio, the candidate says Obama's recent comments have “probably ensured” the former Weather Underground leader will come up in Wednesday's debate.

“I was astonished to hear him say that he was surprised I didn't have the guts” to talk about Ayers last week.

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Obama response: "Given his desire to 'turn the page' on discussing the economy, it's not surprising that John McCain would want to spend his time talking to the American people about a thoroughly debunked attack...."

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Monday, July 6

    • 5:20 am
    • Barack and Michelle Obama arrive in Moscow, Russia
    • 6:00 am
    • President Obama participates in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Russian Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
    • 6:50 am
    • President Obama meets privately with President Dmitry Medvedev at the Kremlin
    • 7:25 am
    • President Obama and President Medvedev hold working meeting at the Kremlin
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    • 11:30 am
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    • 12:35 pm
    • Barack and Michelle Obama have dinner with President Medvedev and Lady Svetlana Medvedeva at The Gorkiy

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