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Barack Obama: I think that I would have preferred a gradual adjustment.

On the recordMarch 15, 2011
I think that I would have preferred a gradual adjustment.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama suggests a preference for a gradual increase in prices rather than abrupt changes.

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