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Barack Obama: I suspect that once we get into the fall and people look at the actual legislation that's being proposed, that more…

On the recordAugust 9, 2009
I suspect that once we get into the fall and people look at the actual legislation that's being proposed, that more sensible and reasoned arguments will emerge and we're going to get this passed.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

President Obama expresses optimism that public debate will calm and more rational discussions will occur regarding health care legislation.

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