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Barack Obama: “If they are willing to work hard, then they hope they can find a job that pays a living wage.”

On the recordOctober 22, 2009
If they are willing to work hard, then they hope they can find a job that pays a living wage.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Remarks at a Fundraiser for Senator Christopher J. Dodd in Stamford

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