Barack Obama: “I do think that the FDIC and Sheila Bair have had the sense of urgency…”

On the recordJanuary 7, 2009

I do think that the FDIC and Sheila Bair have had the sense of urgency about the problem that I want to see.

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Obama emphasizes the need for urgency in addressing economic challenges.

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Barack Obama: “I do think that the FDIC and Sheila Bair have had the sense of urgency about the problem that I want to see.”