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John McCain: “These are tough times. Today, the jobs report is another reminder. These are tough times. There are tough times in…”

On the recordSeptember 4, 2008
These are tough times. Today, the jobs report is another reminder. These are tough times. There are tough times in Wisconsin or tough times in Ohio, tough times all over America. You're worried about keeping your jobs and finding a new one. Struggling to put food on the table and stay in your home. All you ever asked of government is to stand on your side, not in your way. And that's what I intend to do. Stand on your side and fight for your future.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona
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McCain addresses the economic struggles facing Americans and his commitment to support them.

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