Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 16, 2008
The stakes in this election could not be higher. They could not be clearer. You know, we are in the midst of the most serious financial crisis in generations.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama emphasizes the critical nature of the upcoming election amid a financial crisis.

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