On the recordMarch 26, 2008
If we can extend a hand to banks on Wall Street when they get into trouble, we can extend a hand to Americans who are struggling, often through no fault of their own.
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Obama emphasizes the need for government support for struggling Americans in the context of the economic crisis.
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