Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 16, 2007
The decisions that are made in New York's high-rises and hedge funds matter and have consequences for millions of Americans across the country.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Obama Campaign Press Release - Obama Calls for Greater Openness and Transparency on Wall Street

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