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Antonio Villaraigosa: I am. I understand that fear. I am also hopeful and I believe that we will get out of this crisis. There is no challenge…

On the recordMarch 15, 2009
I am. I understand that fear. I am also hopeful and I believe that we will get out of this crisis. There is no challenge that the American people working together can't overcome.
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Antonio Villaraigosa

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Villaraigosa expresses his understanding of the public's fear regarding the economic crisis while also conveying hope for recovery.

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