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Barack Obama: And that's what I will do in bringing all parties together. Not negotiating behind closed doors but bringing all parties…

On the recordOctober 27, 2009
And that's what I will do in bringing all parties together. Not negotiating behind closed doors but bringing all parties together and broadcasting those negotiations on C-Span so that the American people can see what the choices are.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Barack Obama reiterates his commitment to transparency in negotiations during his campaign.

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