Barack Obama: “Jim, the Head of Caterpillar said that if Congress passes our plan…”

On the recordFebruary 20, 2009

Jim, the Head of Caterpillar said that if Congress passes our plan, this company will be able to rehire some of the folks who were just laid off.

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President Obama cites a statement from the CEO of Caterpillar regarding potential rehiring if the stimulus plan is passed.

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