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Barack Obama: “The one thing I want to make sure of is, people don't take from this the notion that we can't get Democrats and…”

On the recordFebruary 11, 2009
The one thing I want to make sure of is, people don't take from this the notion that we can't get Democrats and Republicans working together. I'm going to keep on working at this.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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President Obama emphasizes his commitment to bipartisan cooperation despite Gregg's withdrawal.

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