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Melania Trump not the 1st: Past speeches with familiar wording

Ì«×Ó̽»¨ that portions of Melania Trump’s speech to the Republican National Convention Monday night were nearly identical to a speech given by Michelle Obama dominated the news cycle Tuesday morning, overshadowing her performance and her introduction to U.S. voters.

But it was not the first time a political speech borrowed from statements others have made previously. Here is a look at high-profile speeches in politics with language similar to remarks made by other politicians and speakers.

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