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Barack Obama: “I think, when it comes to the banking system, you know, it was just a few days ago or weeks ago where people were…”

On the recordMarch 23, 2009
I think, when it comes to the banking system, you know, it was just a few days ago or weeks ago where people were certain that Secretary Geithner couldn't deliver a plan. Today, the headlines all look like, 'Well, all right, there's a plan.'
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama discusses the progress made in the banking system and the perception of Secretary Geithner's plan.

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