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On the recordMay 19, 2008
American workers who have committed themselves to their employers expect in return to be treated with a modicum of respect and fairness.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois
Source
congress.gov

Editor's note · Context

Obama emphasized the need for respect and fairness towards workers facing layoffs.

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