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Barack Obama: This is not meant as a condemnation of Mr. Wagoner, whose devoted his life to this company and has had a distinguished…

On the recordMarch 29, 2009
This is not meant as a condemnation of Mr. Wagoner, whose devoted his life to this company and has had a distinguished career, rather, it's a recognition that will take new vision and new direction to create the GM of the future.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

President Obama explains the rationale behind Rick Wagoner's resignation as CEO of GM.

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