Barack Obama: “The most important message today is that the situation is getting…”

On the recordJanuary 4, 2009

The most important message today is that the situation is getting worse. We've got to act boldly and we've got to act swiftly.

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President-elect Obama addresses the worsening situation and the need for decisive action.

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Barack Obama: “The most important message today is that the situation is getting worse. We've got to act boldly and we've got to act…”