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Barack Obama: We are going to see substantial support. And people are going to say this is a serious effort.

On the recordFebruary 1, 2009
We are going to see substantial support. And people are going to say this is a serious effort.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama expresses confidence in gaining bipartisan support for the stimulus package.

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