Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 14, 2008
It would be a gross violation of the public trust to fail to use this authority now.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Statement from Senator Obama commending federal regulators on blocking golden parachutes for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac CEOs

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