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On the recordJuly 30, 2008
We just learned today that Exxon Mobil made nearly $12 billion last quarter. This is coming off of $11 billion the quarter before that and $11 billion the quarter before that.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Obama highlights the record profits of Exxon Mobil while discussing energy policy.

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