On the recordApril 2, 2009
The reckless speculation of bankers that has now fueled a global economic downturn that's inflicting pain on workers and families is happening everywhere, all across the globe.
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transcripts.cnn.comBarack Obama: “The reckless speculation of bankers that has now fueled a global economic downturn that's inflicting pain on workers and…”
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President Obama addresses the global economic crisis and the role of bankers in it.
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