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Barack Obama: “We have preserved freedom of commerce while applying those rules and regulations necessary to protect the public against…”

On the recordApril 13, 2011
We have preserved freedom of commerce while applying those rules and regulations necessary to protect the public against threats to our health and safety and to safeguard people and businesses from abuse.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama's statement on balancing regulations with economic freedom.

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