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On the recordMay 13, 2008
I won't stand here and tell you that we'll be able to stop every job from going overseas or bring every job back.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Obama Campaign Press Release - Barack Obama Unveils Manufacturing Agenda in Macomb County

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